Warehouse Associate

  • Kenosha
  • Gourmet Foods International
*Job Overview*



You’ll be part of the dedicated warehouse team delivering delicious specialty foods items to our customers. Our fast-paced, physical roles receive trucks full of orders, then prepare them for delivery. You’ll load conveyor belts, and transport and stage deliveries to be picked up by drivers.



*What does your day look like*? Some of your duties may include:


* Unload, receive and place incoming inventory items away.
* Operate an RF handheld device to scan, pull and pack items to fulfill orders.
* View prompts on screens and follow direction for some tasks.
* Build, wrap, sort, and transport pallets and packages.



*Things you need to be able to do:*


* Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Carry up to 50 lbs. Push/Pull up to 30 lbs. of force.
* Must be able to be exposed to a refrigerated and freezer environment, ranging from 0 - 36 degrees Fahrenheit.
* Ascend and descend a step with a height of 10 in. From the floor.
* Excellent communication skills, ability to follow directions and meet deadlines and be able to work under minimal supervision.
* Able to stand for long periods of time.
* Able to reach bend.



*Things that are a plus but not a deal-breaker:*


* Previous warehouse and/or cold storage experience
* RF handheld device experience
* Pallet jack experience preferred and or stand-up forklift certification



*What we think you’ll love about Gourmet Foods International:*


* Keep moving. This job is fast paced so you’ll stay engaged with your team the entire shift.
* Flexibility. We operate 24-7. Let us know what shifts work best for you, overnight, early morning, day or weekend.
* Advancement Opportunities. We offer career advancement including college reimbursement. We want to see you grow with the company.
* Keeping if fresh. Learn new things every from new technology to innovative new products we distribute.
* Team work. Work on a team that supports each other.



*What else can we offer? *



Gourmet Foods Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Profit Sharing, Competitive Salaries, *Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) – up to 30 days per year*, Paid Holidays, Free College Tuition, PAID Parental Leave, Professional Development Programs, opportunity to grow within the Company, *Pay differential for night shift from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM, *Employee Discount, Referral Bonus.



*SCHEDULE: *
* Shipping: Monday, Thursday, Friday from 6pm to finish (Off Wed, Sat, and Sun)
* Receiving: Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 6am to finish (Off Sun, Mon, and Wed)



*GFI is a drug-free employer. You voluntarily consent to a pre-employment drug screen, and a background check will be required for the hiring process. Background checks can include but are not limited to previous employment, education, and criminal records.*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) 3% Match
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* On-the-job training
* Opportunities for advancement
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Profit sharing
* Referral program
* Retirement plan
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Payment frequency:
* Paid biweekly
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Every weekend
* Night shift
* Overtime



Ability to Relocate:
* Kenosha, WI 53144: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: In person