Warehouse Associate

Job Title: Warehouse Associate

City and State: Elgin, IL

Pay Rate: $20.00/hour

Schedule/Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM (1st Shift)

Employment Type: Evaluation Hire

Summary:

The Operations Team Member supports warehouse, shipping, receiving, and production operations while ensuring compliance with food safety, quality, and company standards. This role is responsible for inventory handling, product preparation, packaging, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

Responsibilities:

• Receive, inspect, and document incoming shipments.
• Load, unload, and organize inventory using FIFO practices.
• Batch, package, and label products according to specifications.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and food-compliant work environment.
• Operate warehouse equipment and support daily production activities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of shipping, receiving, warehouse, or production experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly and stand for extended periods.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Forklift, Reach Truck, and WMS experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses

Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)

• Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
• Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
• Call or text at 815-788-8556
• Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118

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