801 Industry Ave, Cloquet, MN, USA | Hourly | 21.50 per hour | Full Time
Are you ready to embrace the thrill of the night? Join our dynamic team at Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. as a Full Time Nightshift Warehouse Selector in Cloquet, MN!
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work onsite, where you'll feel the pulse of our operations come alive after dark. Become a crucial part of our food distribution process, ensuring our products reach customers with excellence and integrity. Engage in a vibrant work environment filled with forward-thinking team members who share your passion for problem-solving and innovation.
Every shift is a chance to learn, grow, and contribute to our customer-centric mission. Don't miss the fun of being part of a high-performance crew that values flexibility and a spirited workplace. You will receive great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Paid Time Off. Dive into the night shift adventure and apply now to make your mark with us!
Compensation starts at $21.50 to $28.00 w/Incentives
Let us introduce ourselves
Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. is the largest independent, wholesale food distributor in Minnesota. The company has three facilities located in Cloquet, MN, Northfield, MN and Janesville, WI. We distribute food throughout the Upper Midwest. Upper Lakes Foods specializes in serving foodservice operators such as independent restaurants, assisted living facilities, schools, and national and regional foodservice chain accounts with a strong focus on customer service. Simply put, the mission is to build value for each customer, employee, supplier and community we serve by bringing the best; the best products, best people and best ideas.
What does a Nightshift Warehouse Selector do?
Join our team at Upper Lakes Foods, Inc. and become a vital player in our mission to deliver top-quality products to our customers! As an Order Selector, you'll take the reins in building and wrapping pallets with precision while operating electric pallet jacks like a pro. Your keen eye for detail will shine as you ensure every order is accurate and damage-free, helping us maintain our commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction. This role is an exciting opportunity to be part of a fun and flexible work culture where your contributions truly matter.
Get ready to make a difference in the world of food manufacturing while enjoying a dynamic and rewarding work environment!
Are you the Nightshift Warehouse Selector we're looking for?
To thrive as an Order Selector at Upper Lakes Foods, Inc., you'll need a mix of skill and enthusiasm! The role demands that you expertly select customer orders while meeting productivity goals, moving over 1,000 cases of product each shift, so a strong work ethic and the ability to stay focused are essential. You'll be building and wrapping pallets with care, so attention to detail and safety are critical. Experience with electric pallet jacks and order-selecting software will smooth your path, but a readiness to learn will take you far.
Comfort in a physically demanding environment is key-think of it as your workout for the night! Successful candidates will need a high school diploma or equivalent, effective communication skills in English, and basic math ability for counting and measurements. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and be a team player in a fast-paced setting, this could be the perfect role for you!
Knowledge and skills required for the position are:
Safely and accurately select customer orders while meeting weekly productivity and accuracy standards. - Goal: Move 1000+ cases of products during each shift.
Build, wrap, and secure pallets for shipment.
Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections and operate electric pallet jacks in a safe manner.
Use order-selecting software and equipment to move products from racks to pallets with care.
Verify products for accuracy and quality, ensuring items are damage-free.
Transport completed orders to the correct dock area and apply shrink wrap as required.
Work with team members to maintain a clean and safe work environment including clearing aisles, stacking empty pallets, and returning equipment to the charging area.
Perform additional duties as directed.
Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred.
1-3 months' experience in a warehouse setting preferred.
We value recent experience in active work-like sports, fitness, farming, construction, or patient care-as it helps prepare you for the physical demands of order selecting (see Physical Description).
Ability to pass and operate pallet jacks and the Lift Truck Operator Training Course test.
Ability to read, write, and speak English in order to interpret labels, complete documentation, and follow instructions.
Comfortable using basic math for counting, measurements, and simple calculations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. Ability to compute rate ratio and percent.
Requires regular attendance to perform essential element as contained herein between the assigned start and end times for work.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel
crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance. Must have visual acuity to move safely in warehouse environment, read labels and see other moving equipment including peripheral vision. The work environment can be loud at times due to various equipment.
The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, and pull 20 to 80 pounds and occasionally lift and /or move more than 100 pounds.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently exposed to various warehouse temperature environments (dry, cooler, and freezer) that include wet and/or humid conditions, with ranges from -10 degrees to 85 degrees.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This Position is scheduled Sunday - Thursday starting at 7pm to completion. It requires the ability to work 8+ hours but may be able to leave early if team completes work ahead of the schedule. Working on holidays may be required.
Join us!
So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you!
