Warehouse Associate - Fortune International : Job Details

Summary of Position: Fortune Fish & Gourmet is a highly successful seafood processor and specialty food distributor based in Chicago. The company serves a multitude of clients within the seafood industry with a focus on high quality and outstanding service. This is an exciting time to join our rapidly growing business! As an industry leader, we're growing relationships through our quality products and services. We are continually looking for outstanding talent to join our extraordinary group of employee. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for performing a range of general warehouse tasks including, loading, unloading, stock, inventory, picking customer orders, labeling, and receiving. The Warehouse Associate contributes to the efficiency of the warehouse production by ensuring high safety and sanitation standards are maintained at all times Responsibilities: Unload product from truck, container, and stock them in the designated are Ensures that product is properly placed on racks, shelves, or in bins according to established practice. Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department and prepare for shipping Ensure that product is handled in a sanitary manner. Marks materials with identifying information Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed Arranges product in specified sequence for processing by other workers as needed Drives forklift or other motorized equipment to transport items within the plant Supports in maintaining inventory records Adhere to the company's safety practices at all times Other duties as assigned by supervisor Minimum Requirements: Education – High School Diploma or equivalent Experience – Must have at least two years of related experience in food production/warehouse. Seafood experience is a plus. Work ethic – A sense of urgency in meeting critical and time sensitive deadlines Accuracy – Demonstrated ability to accurately pack product in a timely fashion. Language – Basic English speaking and written proficiency. Mathematical – Ability to perform basic arithmetic tasks – adding, subtracting, dividing, and multiplying Environmental – Willingness to work in a cold climate of 35º and or below 0º. COLD STORAGE Physical requirements – Must be able to lift 49 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation and stand/walk for up to 8 hours per shift. Able to frequently push, pull, bend, squat, and reach. Attendance – must adhere to schedule shift time. A combination of the above will also be considered Fortune Fish & Gourmet is an equal opportunity employer.*Please include resume to be considered Our Mission is to elevate meals and lives by uniting unmatched product quality and selection with responsible sourcing, faithful stewardship, and unparalleled commitment to our customers' and team members' success. Our Vision is a world in which we can all: Do good. Be great. Scale excellence.