Chicago Branch - Warehouse Associate

Wismettac Asian Foods, Inc.•Carol Stream, IL

23h•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a motivated, high-energy Warehouse Associate to join our branch. In this role, you won’t just move boxes; you will ensure our entire supply chain remains seamless—from the moment a product arrives to the second it’s loaded for a customer. Location: Carol Stream, IL Pay: $18.50-$20.30 per hour; eligible for quarterly logistics incentives Shift: 6am start / Monday-Friday Why Join Us? Community Impact: Take pride in knowing your work helps feed your neighbors. Growth Opportunities: We teach you the principles of logistics from the ground up. Team Culture: We value hard work, reliability, and the physical hustle that keeps our city running. Benefits: Wismettac offers competitive benefits, which include: Health Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Life & accident insurance Pet Insurance 401(k) with company matching 19 days of paid time off Wellness program and EAP assistance and much more! Most benefits require employee contribution Pre-employment Drug testing is required. Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer. Principals only. Recruiters, please do not contact this job posting.

Requirements

Physically Capable: You are comfortable with strenuous physical exertion, including the ability to lift over 50 pounds and work in various climatic conditions or at heights.
Detail-Oriented: You can follow complex oral or written instructions and apply specific rules to organize inventory correctly.
Reliable: You have a solid work history, maintain excellent attendance, and are available for extended hours when our mission requires it.
Proactive: You are agile, dexterous, and possess the ability to prioritize tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

Shipping & Receiving: You’ll unload containers, check purchase orders for accuracy, and stock items in their designated homes.
Order Fulfillment: You will pick, stage, and prepare customer orders, ensuring everything is shrink-wrapped, boxed, and labeled to perfection.
Quality Control: You are our final line of defense. You will inspect every item to ensure no damaged goods enter our inventory or leave our dock.
Equipment Operation: We’ll count on you to safely operate and maintain pallet jacks and other material handling equipment.