Pet Food Experts is the leading distributor of pet food and supplies to independent retailers in the US. We are looking for full time Warehouse Order Selector to join our Distribution Center in Des Plaines, IL!

By creating a supportive culture that embraces teamwork and individuality, Pet Food Experts isn't just a team - we are a family of pet lovers passionate about supporting our customers coast-to-coast!

Reasons you will love working here:

• No scheduled weekends!
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus Plan
• Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), PTO, 401(k)
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement
• Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week
• Paid Holidays
• Employee discount on pet food & supplies
• (4 Day) 10 hour shifts available

Compensation: $18/hr

Schedule: Monday - Friday. 10am or 11am start time until the work is complete.

Our Warehouse Teams accurately replenish product or fulfill customer orders by selecting, moving and loading products (e.g. bags of dog/cat food, cases of cans, litter) from warehousing racks and storage areas onto pallets both manually and using warehouse equipment.

Essential Functions/Requirements:

• Safely and solely bend, lift, move materials up to 50 lbs. repetitively and continuously throughout shift, manually and by operating warehousing equipment
• Build pallets accurately, properly, and efficiently to ensure product is not damaged upon delivery to our customers
• Candidate must be able to read, write and understand English, including identifying numbers
• Perform functions, accountabilities and supporting activities while complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations
• Candidate must have reliable transportation, solid attendance and a positive, professional attitude.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Experience in safely operating warehouse equipment (forklift, stand-up electric pallet jack ), preferred
• High degree of skill and dexterity in operation and safe control of warehouse equipment
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy required
• Experience and certification for an electric pallet jack, a plus
• Experience with Infor WMS, a plus

• Any offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required background check

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Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.