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LOCATION:

• Jewel-Osco Food Distribution Center
• 1955 W. North Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160

POSITION: 

• Order Selector (Freezer and Grocery)

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• SOLID EMPOYMENT HISTORY (no job-hopping) 
  • Resume required
• Valid driver's license or state I.D. AND social security card REQUIRED
• Personal vehicle highly preferred
• Work schedules five to six days per week
  • OPEN work availability REQUIRED
  • 4am - 12:30pm shift 
  • 4pm - 12:30am shift
  • Full-time, overtime required
• Ability to work in freezer -20 degrees below zero
• The individual must be able to stand and walk for prolonged periods 
• Individual will be standing and walking on smooth concrete and/or wood 
• Bending at the waist and knees is required when selecting and moving empty pallets
• Climbing is necessary when selecting. A "kick start" will be used to select from 2nd and 3rd level pick positions
• Manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance are required.
• Ability to speak, stand, walk and move rapidly for entire work shift
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
• Ability to do repetitious arm movements above and below shoulder level required for selection of product
• Ability to work with job related aids such as selection labels, pick hooks and moving pallets
• Basic math skills are required
• Manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance are required
• Ability to speak, stand, walk and move rapidly for entire work shift
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently
• Ability to use and operate related work aides to include motor driven pallet jacks and forklifts in a safe, productive manner
• Mental alertness is necessary to ensure safe and accurate completion of work activities.
• Ability to learn proper selection procedures, shipping and receiving techniques
• Safe operating techniques of motor driven pallet jacks and forklifts
• Previous warehouse experience preferred

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Use of Vocollect device to ensure the correct assembly of product
• Occasional use of Red Prairie Computer Terminal on associate's shift to record a change in labor standard activities
• Drive to specific voice pick slots
• Picking product in the first and second level pick slots
• Use a pick hook to reach cases on the back of pallets in levels 1 & 2
• Pull empty pallets in the Flow racks, slide and lift into pallet return slot
• Assemble and shrink wrap pallet for shipping
• Proper pallet construction, ensuring product reaches the customer
• Walk to assigned module and floor
• Use kick cart when picking product in the second level pick slots
• Remove empty pallets pick slot, slide and lift into pallet return slot
• Clean module floor area of all damage, debris and trash
• When full case selection is completed, it may be necessary to assist in the palletizing lanes
• Responsible for performing all job duties with honesty and integrity

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physically demanding, labor-intensive position
• Exposure to potential hazards exists with respect to equipment necessary to perform job duties
• Occasional exposure to facility pest control fumes
• Work place temperature ranges are consistent by department. Employees work in departments which may range in temperatures from 80 degrees to -20 degrees F 
• Personal Protective Equipment is provided
• Noise exposure is within normal warehouse expectations. Earplugs are available upon request.
• Work is performed under typical warehouse conditions. Potential hazards exist with regard to machinery such as forklifts, pallet jacks, mechanized systems, movement of tractors and trailers
• Work environment is fast-paced

PAY:

• $19.08/hour
• Union position
• 90-day probation
• Eligible for benefits on 91st day of employment