Warehouse Operator

Company Overview

Synergy Flavors, part of the Carbery Group, supplies ingredients to the global food and beverage industry. The company focuses on innovation and high‑quality taste solutions.

Join Synergy Flavors as a Warehouse Operator at the Chicago, Illinois location. Responsibilities include shipping, receiving, inventory control, and safety compliance.

• Prepares customer orders for shipment.
• Checks items to be shipped against work orders to verify quantities, destination, and routing.
• Receives and unloads incoming materials, compares packing slip to purchase order, and processes return shipments from suppliers.
• Monitors unloading and loading of bulk resources, finished goods, and waste materials.
• Ensures all safety, environmental, and quality requirements are met.
• Processes packages via UPS Worldship and Fed Ex Ship Manager.
• Inspects shipments for damages or defects, records discrepancies, and notifies supervisor, purchasing, and quality control personnel.
• Operates dolly, pallet jack, forklift, and shrink‑wrap machine (preferred).
• Opens, operates or manages the Department of Transportation Hazardous Materials Regulations certification (49 CFR, Parts 171‑180).
• Follows departmental policies, procedures, and continuous quality improvement objectives.
• Supports inventory by conducting cycle counts, reconciling discrepancies, and performing other inventory‑related tasks.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Experience in a manufacturing ingredient plant (at least 3 years preferred).
• Experience with bulk transfer operations or chemical manufacturing processes (preferred).
• Experience with hazardous materials transportation (preferred; training provided).
• Fork truck certification preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs repeatedly.
• Knowledge of GMP and food safety warehouse activities.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to follow safety requirements and PPE protocols.

Starting salary $18.00 per hour. Compensation depends on geography, skills, and experience. Benefits information available upon request.

Chicago, Illinois (Onsite).

Warehouse Manager.

Carbery Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a supportive work environment.

This role will remain open until filled.