Receiver/Forklift Operator

Edible Cuts is a food distributor providing top quality food products to numerous food establishments in Chicago, surrounding suburbs, Michigan, Wisconsin and Indiana. We import fruits & vegetables from all over the world and distribute these products to local markets. Schedule: 8-9am to 4:30-5:30pm Monday - Friday Full-Time Pay Rate: $19.00/HR Job Description: Responsible for receiving produce, food related items and non-food items. Check quality and counts on trailers Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment Fill out paperwork for all items received/shipped Check quality of product Coordinate and direct the process of stocking the product from the receiving dock to the warehouse Responsible for rotating the product in the warehouse, FIFO Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follow food - safety regulations Inventory experience a plus Job Requirements: Must be able to drive Forklift/ Walkie Rider (REQUIRED) Minimum 2 years of experience in shipping & receiving of produce Must be flexible to work different shifts, weekends and holidays Must pass a pre-employment physical, drug screening and background check Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds Must be able to read and write English Must be able to work in cold environment (35 degrees) ****MUST HAVE EPJ AND FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE**** Benefits: Health/Vision/Dental/Life/STD/LTD/401K Vacation and PTO Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $19.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Experience: Forklift: 1 year (Required) Language: English (Required) Work Location: In person