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1st Shift Warehouse Associate

KUNA MEAT CO GROUP
East Peoria, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 6/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/4/2026

 

Job Title :                         1st Shift Warehouse Associate

FLSA Status:                    Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range:                      $21.00 - $23.00

Department:                   Warehouse

Purpose:                          This position responds to high volume by receiving, unloading trucks and replenishing stock to ensure orders are ready for delivery within the required timeframe for all job functions.

Reports To:                     Warehouse Supervisor

Essential Functions: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Inspects assigned equipment before using
    • Follows designated checklist
    • Charges pallet jack battery as needed
    • Reports problems to supervisor
  • Inspects optical scanner to ensure proper operation
    • Reports problems to supervisor
  • Ensure correct counts and temperature information before moving to proper zones              
  • Operate various warehouse equipment safely necessary to fill orders with commercially acceptable products from specified locations within the warehouse.
    • Puts proper labels on products ensuring labels are visible
  • Breaks down incoming goods
    • Right side up
    • Uses acceptable quality pallets
    • Carefully organizes items so they are safe/secure; placing
      • Heaviest items on the bottom
      • Products inside confines of the pallet
      • Toxic substances correctly
  • Delivers pallets to correct temperature locations
    • Arrange in order as they will be put away
  • Meet established standards; productivity, quality, damage and safety
  • Maintain safe, organized workplace
    • Follows pallet jack operating requirements
    • Uses designated traffic patterns
    • Puts damaged products in allocated area
    • Removes broken pallets and debris from warehouse isles
  • Wears required safety equipment
    • Safety shoes            
  • Complete receiving, unloading and replenishment activities in all warehouse locations (Dry, Cooler, Freezer)
  • Performs housekeeping, maintenance and other assigned tasks
  • Attend all required company meetings.
  • Adhere to all safety practices and company policies.   

Qualifications:               

  • Must be able to be certified on all equipment used on shift by Kuna Foodservice.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years of ages.
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
  • Must have sufficient reasoning capabilities to solve practical problems (Ex.: Is product commercially acceptable? Is this the product the customer ordered?)
  • Must be able to hear commands given via pick-to-voice application.
  • Must have basic math skills.
  • Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures. (From -10 to 55 degrees)
  • Must be able to work overtime, as required.

Physical Demands:

Continuously during the workday:

  • Grasps and/or manipulates objects by quickly moving on hand, a hand and arm together or two hands
  • Listen  and respond to voice commands -  Wear headset
  • Lift / Push Carry 51 to 100 lbs
  • Bend / Stoop / Twist / Kneel
  • Balance / Ride on Stand-up pallet jack

Frequently during the work day:

  • Lift / Push / Carry 0 to 50 lbs
  • Reach / Lift above the shoulder 0 to 50 lbs
  • Input data on hand-held device

Occasionally during the workday:

  • Sit – driving forklift

 

Benefits:

  • 401k with 6% match
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Short and Long term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Employee discount
  • Employee assistance program
Qualifications:

Qualifications:               

  • Must be able to be certified on all equipment used on shift by Kuna Foodservice.
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
  • Must be at least 18 years of ages.
  • Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
  • Must have sufficient reasoning capabilities to solve practical problems (Ex.: Is product commercially acceptable? Is this the product the customer ordered?)
  • Must be able to hear commands given via pick-to-voice application.
  • Must have basic math skills.
  • Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures. (From -10 to 55 degrees)
  • Must be able to work overtime, as required.

Physical Demands:

Continuously during the workday:

  • Grasps and/or manipulates objects by quickly moving on hand, a hand and arm together or two hands
  • Listen  and respond to voice commands -  Wear headset
  • Lift / Push Carry 51 to 100 lbs
  • Bend / Stoop / Twist / Kneel
  • Balance / Ride on Stand-up pallet jack

Frequently during the work day:

  • Lift / Push / Carry 0 to 50 lbs
  • Reach / Lift above the shoulder 0 to 50 lbs
  • Input data on hand-held device

Occasionally during the workday:

  • Sit – driving forklift

Salary : $21 - $23

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