Warehouse Associate

Overview The Warehouse Associate plays a key role in maintaining existing customer relationships and is responsible for entry‑level warehouse operations and in‑store activities for our retail and food service customers. We are looking for individuals with a passion for providing excellent customer service, a high energy level, and able to excel working in a small team environment. This role requires a flexible schedule with occasional weekend work. Essential Functions Receive weekly product deliveries and stocking cooler Proper rotation of perishable items to ensure first in‑first out inventory movement Pick and pack orders for customer delivery Complete daily food safety and sanitation activities Monitor cooler temperature Properly rotate and stock retail products, cooler stock, and service cases, ensuring back stock is worked into the appropriate location. Complete pricing of retail items, including backstock Review expiration dates on all products and note short‑coded products (10‑day sheets) Set up the deli display case, ensuring the full product line is displayed, priced, and fully faced Clean and maintain retail showcases, including glass, risers, and shelves Update and re‑stock any POS materials Build awareness of our premium delicatessen products by engaging consumers through product sampling. Complete additional activities or special projects as assigned. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or equivalent, including basic math and reasoning Ability to speak and read English 1 to 3 years of experience in customer service, sales, warehouse,e or a similar role Basic computer skills Physical Requirements Ability to stand for a minimum of 4 hours Ability to bend, twist, reach, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl Ability to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs; push or pull objects up to 600 lbs. Working Conditions Ability to work in a refrigerated/freezer environment Training Requirements (provided) Basic food safety and sanitation Familiarity with the product line General warehouse operations (e.g., use of pallet jack, proper lifting techniques, etc.) Location Chicagoland Deli Provisions Time Type Full time Department Chicagoland Deli Provisions Hub #J-18808-Ljbffr