Warehouse Specialist A

ILLES Foods Job Description Job Title: Warehouse Specialist A Reports To: Materials Handling Supervisor FLSA: Permanent, Full Time, Non-Exempt Hours: 7am-4pm, Monday-Friday About Us: Specializing in custom-crafted culinary solutions—from beverage bases and sauces to marinades and seasonings—ILLES Foods has partnered with food service chains, manufacturers, and retailers across the U.S. since 1927. Our Food Innovation expertise, creativity, and speed to market, combined with a laser focus on customer experience, make us a key partner in product development. As a family-owned, woman-run business, our growth is fueled by deeply held values: operating with integrity, maintaining intentional curiosity, and strong relationship building through the power of partnership. At ILLES Foods, we strive to be the ingredient that elevates food and enriches the lives of our partners, internal and external. Position Summary: The Warehouse Specialist A will be responsible for all movement and activities associated with raw materials and finished goods per safety, GMP, and BRC standards. Must be familiar with all computer procedures related to shipping and receiving. Keep warehouse, common areas and outside areas cleaned and maintained. Willingly participate in all work‐related programs and contribute to continuous improvement programs and perform any duties assigned by management. Partner conducts themselves in a manner that is aligned with Illes Foods Core Values: Operate with Integrity, Stay Intentionally Curious, and Believe in the Power of the Partnership Essential Job Functions: The accurate receipt of all raw materials or the accurate shipment of all finished goods Drive company vehicle Basic knowledge of required Ross ERP System transactions Maintain good work habits and GMP practices Ability to maintain forklift certification Must have good math and organizational skills Follow all Company safety policies and procedures Must be flexible to cross‐train in other departments within the company Finished product verification of all items in transit to warehouse facility Batch verification of all items in transit to and from all production facilities Bulk staging and or breakout staging of material for jobs in production. Maintain appropriate and professional written and verbal communication. Ensure that food safety, legality, integrity and quality standards are always maintained. Perform other tasks as assigned by Management. Regular attendance for scheduled shifts is a requirement of this position. Minimum Job Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required. Minimum 2 years warehouse experience required. Food industry experience preferred. Required Skills Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Adherence to policy, procedure and attendance requirements Certified forklift driver. Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. Equipment Selection — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Flexibility ‐ Able to handle pressure and change Initiative – Taking action to begin a process, often done without direct managerial influence. Includes sharing ideas, helping to improve business, speaking up about problems, and suggesting potential solutions. Mathematics — Using mathematics to solve problems. Negotiation — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences. Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly. Persuasion — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior. Read…

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