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Warehouse Associate
Posted: 07/01/2026
Employment Type:
Contract to Perm
Job Category: INDUSTRIAL
Job Number: SG866390665
Pay Rate: $17.5-19.5 / hour
Job Description
We are currently hiring Warehouse Associates for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Chicago, Illinois. This position is ideal for reliable, hardworking individuals with warehouse experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced food distribution environment.All associates will begin as Pickers and will be trained on company procedures for warehouse equipment. Candidates must already have previous experience operating hand jacks and forklifts.
Responsibilities
Requirements
ScheduleAvailable shifts based on operational needs: 7: 30 AM – 4: 30 PM9: 00 AM – 6: 00 PM (5: 30 PM on Fridays)
Pay & EmploymentPay Range: $17.50 – $19.50/hr (depending on experience)Potential for permanent employment after 90 days
Work EnvironmentOrganized food distribution warehouseRoom-temperature and freezer areasFreezer gear provided when neededComfortable shoes or steel-toe boots accepted
Ready to join a stable company with long-term growth opportunities? Apply today and secure your interview!
Responsibilities
- Pick products accurately and transport them to designated dock areas
- Assist with order picking, staging, and warehouse operations
- Operate hand jacks and forklifts safely and efficiently
- Complete company training on warehouse equipment procedures
- Work in both room-temperature and freezer environments as assigned
- Follow instructions from warehouse leadership and supervisors
- Maintain excellent attendance, punctuality, and reliability
- Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse
- Support team members and contribute to a positive work environment
Requirements
- Previous warehouse, order picking, logistics, or distribution experience preferred
- Prior hand jack and forklift experience required
- Must be willing to start as a Picker
- English proficiency required
- Must pass an interview, hand jack test, and forklift test
- Tech-savvy candidates preferred
- Experience with warehouse systems, ERP systems, or Microsoft Office is a plus
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Comfortable working in room-temperature and freezer environments
- Open to learning company procedures and processes
ScheduleAvailable shifts based on operational needs: 7: 30 AM – 4: 30 PM9: 00 AM – 6: 00 PM (5: 30 PM on Fridays)
Pay & EmploymentPay Range: $17.50 – $19.50/hr (depending on experience)Potential for permanent employment after 90 days
Work EnvironmentOrganized food distribution warehouseRoom-temperature and freezer areasFreezer gear provided when neededComfortable shoes or steel-toe boots accepted
Ready to join a stable company with long-term growth opportunities? Apply today and secure your interview!
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