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Warehouse Order Selector - nights

Sysco · IL · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Selectors are measured on speed and accuracy. How do you keep both up through a night shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that speed without accuracy costs more than it saves.

This is a night shift role in a warehouse with lots of lifting. What experience do you have with physically demanding night work?

What they are checking: Whether they know what the job really asks of their body and schedule before they start.

Tell me about a time you helped a coworker finish their work at the end of a shift.

What they are checking: Whether they pitch in on shared tasks like cleanup instead of leaving as soon as their own orders are done.

What would you do

You read the label screen and the product in the slot doesn't match the description. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and check rather than grab the closest item, because wrong picks reach real customers.

You accidentally damage a case of product while picking. What happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they report damage honestly, which the posting asks for, instead of hiding it in the order.

A supervisor asks you to pick an order a way that you think is unsafe. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they raise safety concerns respectfully rather than going along with a risk.

About the work

Have you run an electric pallet jack before, especially a double-length one? Tell me about it.

What they are checking: Whether they can safely handle a two-pallet jack, which is the main piece of equipment in this job.

How do you build a pallet so heavy cases and fragile items both arrive in good shape?

What they are checking: Whether they stack with heavy items on the bottom and a stable shape, since a collapsed pallet ruins an order.

What do you check on your equipment at the start of a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they treat the daily equipment check as a real safety step and not a box to tick.

How do you stay safe working around other jacks and forklifts in busy aisles?

What they are checking: Whether they watch for traffic, use horns and keep speed down where people are around.

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The full job description

As published by Sysco.

Company: US1319 European Imports, Inc. Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 60005 Travel Percentage: 0 Compensation Range: $23.00 The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors. You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan. BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com JOB SUMMARY: Under general supervision, the associate will accurately and efficiently select products in the warehouse. Prepare products for shipping by stacking in an orderly and stable configuration, while maintaining a clean and safe work environment. RESPONSIBILITIES • Read customer order from label screen and select product by slot and description. • Assemble customer orders from stock and place orders on pallets in the proper sequence. • Attach labels on product. • Properly operate an electric pallet jack (2-pallet length) to proceed to correct slot location, and transport product to dock area for staging. • Handle products with the necessary care. • Report any damage of merchandise, equipment or facility to a supervisor. • Perform daily equipment checks. • Assist in the clean-up of the facility and sign off on the daily cleaning area that the supervisor may assign. • Sign in and out for all equipment when used. • Use basic communication skills to understand work systems, instructions, etc. • Adhere to all applicable GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), personal hygiene, and SQF (Safe Quality Food) policies and procedures as described in the European Imports – Sysco Food Safety Training Manual. • Perform other duties as assigned. • QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Requirements • Must be at least 18 years of age. • 0 – 1 Year relevant work experience. • Frequently lift product that weighs 10lb - 75lbs and up to 100lbs. • Frequently reach up to 72 inches. • Constantly bend and twist while operating an electric pallet jack or forklift, retrieving products from lower shelf areas. • Work in very extreme temperatures (cooler and/or freezer). • Work on your feet for 10 – 12 hours daily. Preferred Requirements • 1 year experience operating an electric pallet jack or forklift. • 1 year of warehouse, military, or physically active job experience. • 1 year Selection Experience. • 2 years consistent work history preferred. OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

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