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Join Our Warehouse Team at Van Eerden Foodservice – Now Hiring in Fort Wayne, IN!
We're excited to announce the opening of our brand-new facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana! As we continue to grow, we’re looking for passionate, hardworking individuals to join our team and be part of building something great from the ground up. This is your opportunity to grow with a family-owned company that’s been committed to excellence in foodservice for over 100 years.

It all flows through YOU. As a member of our Warehouse Team, you will take orders from request to reality. Order Selectors operate a double ride-on electric pallet jack, select product and build pallets for the next delivery day.


About Us:

Van Eerden is a fourth generation, family-owned foodservice distributor. Rooted in quality and service, we strive to deliver Fresh Ideas, Fresh Products and Fresh Solutions to our customers each and every day. We are more than a food company – we are a family company treating our team like family and a customer company focusing on Great People, Delivering a Great Customer Experience!

Pay: $19.00/ hour

With excellent advancement opportunities, Van Eerden employees have the chance to contribute, make a difference and the opportunity to grow in their careers.

About the Job:

  • Select orders from warehouse stock, using scanner technology.
  • Securely wrap pallet orders to maintain stability and avoid damage.
  • Safely operate electronic pallet jack. Training and licensing provided.
  • The position requires repetitive bending and lifting up to 55 lbs. and occasionally lifting up to 100 lbs.
  • Work is performed in refrigerated/freezer warehouse, temperature range from 0-50 degrees.
  • Perform all work within Company safety practices.

Requirements:

  • 18+ years of age.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Schedule:

  • Full time; Sunday – Thursday, with rotating mandated Friday shift.
  • Start time at 5:00 pm until all orders loaded.

Benefits:

  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Medical, Dental & Vision benefits starting after 30 days.
  • 401k with 50% company match.
  • Employee tuition reimbursement.
  • Employee referral bonus - up to $2,500.
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