Distribution is our expertise, but people are our focus. At Pet Food Experts, we invest in the relationships that build businesses, support people and grow our industry. With a thoughtful approach to creating deep, long-lasting value, we put people at the center of everything we do. Because we know that when we do right by people, we ultimately do right by pets!  

Position Overview: 

The Outbound Operations Lead is responsible for performing the functions and accountabilities required in Inbound Operations Department including Receiver, Breakdown Put Away, Aisle Captain and Office Coordinator roles and supporting the Warehouse Management Team with training, leading and directing other warehouse personnel in the absence of management or when required to do so.

Schedule: Monday- Friday, 2:00pm- Until work is complete

Compensation: $23/hr

 We are also looking for individuals who are open to moving to our new location in Bartlett, IL in the near future.
 

Summary of Essential Functions: 

• Read work orders and receive verbal instruction for work assignments including but not limited to performing the Essential Functions and Accountabilities and Supporting Activities of Receiver, Breakdown Put Away, Aisle Captain and Office Coordinator roles as required (see applicable Job Descriptions) and when needed
• Support the Warehouse Management Team in leading by example, motivating and inspiring the warehouse employees to maintain high performance and safety standards
• Receive and perform cleaning/leveling assignments
• Maintain a clean and organized work space
• Perform functions, accountabilities and supporting activities while complying with safety procedures, rules and regulations

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: 

• Experience in safely operating warehouse equipment (e.g. forklift, pallet jack, high reach truck), preferred
• Candidate must have the ability to read, write and understand English, including identifying numbers
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Willing and able to make decisions within the Team Leader area of responsibility (leading by example, delegating work, evaluating performance, motivating, training employees, etc.)
• Candidate must have reliable transportation, flexible schedule, solid attendance and a positive, professional attitude and demonstrated ability to lead a team through motivation and mentoring 

 Benefits and Perks:

•  No scheduled weekends!
• Full benefits package (medical, dental and vision), 401(k)
• Safety Footwear Reimbursement
• Overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hrs./week
• Pet Perks Employee discount on pet food & supplies
• 6 Paid Holidays, including 1 floating holiday
• PTO accrual up to 128 hours (16 days) annually

Pet Food Experts is an equal opportunity employer. Pet Food Experts does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a required criminal background check.