Job Summary & Company Background Come be a part of our family-owned and operated food distribution company! We are looking for driven, hardworking individuals that are looking to grow with our company! We are a local, ethnic food importer & distributor that services retail stores in the Chicagoland area. You will play a vital role in ensuring smooth warehouse operations and efficient distribution processes. This energetic position involves handling inventory, operating heavy equipment, and supporting order fulfillment activities. Your contributions will directly impact our ability to deliver exceptional service to our customers. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are eager to develop your skills in warehouse management and materials handling. We are a growing company looking for individuals with the same vision to grow with us to have opportunities in the future of our company. We value team members who are looking to establish themselves with our family-company for long term growth!

KEY WAREHOUSE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES RECEIVING AND PROCESSING

Unloading incoming shipments, inspecting items for damage, labeling, and verifying contents against purchase orders.

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT

Organizing, sorting, and storing inventory in designated location to optimize space.

ORDER FULFILLMENT

( PICKING/PACKING ): Retrieving items from storage (picking) and securely packaging them (packing) for shipping.

SHIPPING AND LOADING

Preparing pallets, loading trucks, and updating records for outgoing shipments.

SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE

Operating equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks safely, maintaining a clean workspace, and removing hazards.

CORE REQUIRED SKILLS PHYSICAL STAMINA

Ability to stand for long periods and lift, push, or pull heavy items (50+ lbs.).

ACCURACY & DETAIL

High attention to detail for labeling and inventory counting.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Familiarity with safe operation of material handling equipment.

COMMUNICATION

Ability to work well with team members and supervisors.

MINIMUM MANDATORY EXPERIENCE

1-2 YEARS

COMPENSATION

$16 - $20 PER

HOUR BASED ON EXPERIENCE, HEALTH INSURANCE OR OTHER BENEFITS NOT PROVIDED WORK HOURS

MON - FRI 1ST

SHIFT EARLY MORNING START TIMES

( 7:00 AM TO 8:00 AM ) Resume must be emailed to michael@maxsimports.com. Phone interviews will be conducted prior to scheduling an in-person meeting.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person