Distribution Center Associate | Gurnee

ABOUT ALBERT USTER IMPORTS

Albert Uster Imports, Inc. (“AUI”) is a privately held gourmet food company headquartered in the Washington, DC area (Gaithersburg, MD) with warehouse locations in Kansas City, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Gurnee and Gaithersburg. AUI falls under the Vestar Capital Partners portfolio with affiliate organization, Roland Foods, LLC.

Founded in 1968, the company offers over 1,400 products from around the world. We serve leading hotels, restaurants, casinos, cruise lines, airlines, and manufacturers with innovative, high quality products and solutions to their most demanding culinary challenges. We operate a network of distribution centers across the U.S. and serve select international markets as well. AUI has a national direct selling organization of over 60 sales professionals and a staff of culinary experts (chefs and food scientists) adept at custom product solutions.

 

***Albert Uster Imports Inc. is proud to offer a competitive performance-based bonus structure during employment. The monthly bonuses will be based on the achievement of key performance indicators and the overall performance of the business. ***

ABOUT THE ROLE

Albert Uster Imports is seeking a Distribution Associate to join our team!

The Company is looking for someone who will contribute to a positive Company culture by maintaining an upbeat, cooperative morale and exhibiting a “can-do” attitude. Albert Uster Imports is a service driven Company where delivering on-time, complete, and error-free orders is critical to the long-term success of the organization. 

 

 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides excellent service to internal and external customers in receiving, outbound and parcels order processing.
• Picking orders for both parcels and LTL’s
• Ability to pack fragile products for shipping.
• Process parcels via UPS WorldShip and FED-EX.
• Palletizing LTL orders for safe transportation.
• Perform Cycle counting.
• Complies with delivery schedules; accurately, timely, and efficiently processes orders.
• Utilizes computer to print required shipping documents.
• Identifies damaged and expired products.
• Follow all security and safety procedures established by the Company.
• Assists with warehouse cleanup.
• Reviews in-coming sales orders and advises Supervisor and/or Warehouse Manager of errors and questions and assists in resolutions when appropriate.
• Other duties as required by the supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift experience - loading and unloading trucks
  
• Knowledge and usage of scan guns
• 2+ years of Shipping experience
• 2+ year inventory control / cycle count experience
• Storing, packing, shipping & receiving experience
• LTL experience, building pallets for customers
• FIFO experience
• Experience cross checking inventory and receiving paperwork
• Ability to work in freezing temperatures as needed
• Ability to bend, twist, and stand to perform normal job functions and lift/move up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to follow job procedures and manage instructions
• Reliable transportation

Preferred

• Three years’ warehouse experience, packing experience
• Familiar with UPS WorldShip and FED-EX
• Familiarity with modern warehousing practices and methods
• Good organizational and time management skills

 

SALARY RANGE

Albert Uster Imports hires exceptional people to perform a wide variety of important functions that contribute to the success of the Company. One of the ways AUI does that is through a competitive compensation package. The base salary for this role will be $18.50 an hour.

This role will be bonus eligible.

Based on your qualifications, previous experience, and transferrable skills, the Company will determine at its sole discretion, the salary offered.

 

Founded by immigrants, AUI & Roland Foods knows that diversity is the spice of life. We believe in the power of food to open minds, spark adventure, and bring diverse people together.  All are welcome at our table! We know the transformative value of food in individual lives and communities. Because of this, we insist on obtaining the highest-quality ingredients and talent!

AUI is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. AUI considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. AUI is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at peopleandculture@rolandfood.com.

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