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Shift and Schedule: 2nd Shift Monday through Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm (occasionally may work OT on the weekends) Location: Waukegan, IL Pay Rate: $21 to $22 Job Purpose: This position is responsible for general duties involving the physical handling of products, materials, supplies, and equipment. It must maintain an orderly and clean work area in compliance with company safety and sanitation requirements. The employee must be able to understand and follow written or verbal instructions and complete work with safety, accuracy, and efficiency. Essential duties and responsibilities • Use internal software to scan products in and out of locations • Safe operation of a forklift truck in the movement and storage of product • Unload/load freight from trucks; weigh and label products by hand and by using a forklift • Communicate with Management, Production, & Quality Assurance about any discrepancies in product inventory and/or product quality • Maintain an organized and safe work environment • Store received product properly for rotation purposes and inventory accuracy • Maintain a clean and safe work area • Prepare products for shipping (boxes or pallets) and process packages through UPS or FedEx • Inform Shipping and/or Production management about products that need to be repacked • Inspect equipment used on a daily basis and file reports as needed • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications/Requirements • Minimum of 1 year of Forklift (Reach, Sit-down, Stand-up, and Cherry Picker) experience, required • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. • High School diploma or GED • Must have working knowledge of general warehouse operations; Shipping and/or food industry experience a plus • Must be flexible with hours, possibility for OT • Ability to lift up to 55lbs (anything over 55 lbs., team lift) • Must follow all WLF GMP’s and work consistently with all food safety, quality and sanitation requirements Skills/Abilities • Must have computer skills • Ability to read and write English • Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals • Understand the basics of scale operations, weights, and measurements • Ability to prioritize and learn quickly • Ability to use Microsoft Office (Teams, Outlook, and Excel) • Good verbal and written communication • Ability to multi-task • Strong attention to detail • Strong organizational skills Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and frequently bend and move about the facility. Must be able to climb ladders and maneuver in small spaces Personal Protective Equipment The performance of this position requires exposure to manufacturing and warehouse areas, which, under certain conditions, may require the use of personal protective equipment. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. This position does not allow for remote work. • Works in a manufacturing environment • Exposure to dust, odors, and noise