Located in West Chicago, IL

Middle West Team

Join us where we put pets, our customers and our employees at the center of everything we do

We treat our customers and employees as family members. We encourage hard work, team building, honesty, and responsibility towards each other.

Our Values, Forged Over 4 Generations

Founded in 1949 by current president, Phil’s grandfather and primarily managed by his children today, at Middle West, we best describe our values as “old school”. We treat our customers and employees as family members. We encourage hard work, team building, honesty, and responsibility towards each other.

Middle West is in the distribution of some of the best high-end brands of dog and cat food on the market today. We service mainly independent store owners. We love our pets and treat them all as we treat our children.

  • Be Recognized For Being You

    Be recognized for your dedication, not your education. It is your hard work and attention to detail that will promote you through our company. We always look to promote from within our company first.

  • People Like Working Here

    On average, our employees have been here for over 6 years and counting.

  • Salary and Benefits

    We invest in our employees because they are at the heart of everything we do. Receive highly competitive salary and industry exceeding benefits.

Benefits of Joining The Middle West Team

  • Join the Family

    The ability to be on a first name basis, have a conversation with the owners.

  • Outstanding Health Insurance

    Health Insurance (Blue Cross IPO w/$1,000 deductible) better than most other employers.These policies are grandfathered in for Middle West. They are no longer available on exchanges. We pay 80% of employee premium.

  • Retirement IRA Contribution

    We contribute 5% of annual salary to an IRA Account for employees on staff greater than two years.

  • Paid Time Off

    Holiday, Vacation, and sick pay provided.

  • Friday Perks

    Warehouse employees have ½ day Fridays and most drivers have shorter day Fridays. Some office has ½ day Fridays.

Open Positions

Come join our team today in one of our available positions.

Warehouse

Warehouse Associate

Job Description:
  • Picking and packaging orders. One department picks order with carts and places in shipping boxes. Another department picks order with pallet jack and builds delivery pallet as they pull items.
  • Unload shipments from trucks and/or semi-trailers with use of forklift power equipment.
  • Place and check-in delivery shipments into inventory by self or with crew.
  • Conduct overstock operations with use of electric reach truck equipment.
  • Possible early morning assist drivers with loading their trucks.
  • Take your turn taking out the garbage.
  • Cleaning warehouse space on Fridays.
Job Requirements:
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED certification.
  • Comfortable and familiar working with numbers.
  • Ability to work with cooperation towards other associates.
  • Desire to improve skill functions and work performance.
Benefits:
  • Starting hourly wage of $20.00 – $22.00.
  • Weekly paycheck.
  • Paid national holidays.
  • Earned vacation pay and 5 Days annual PTO.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health Insurance available after 90 days of employment. Employee contributes 20% of their premium and 40% of additional coverage for spouse and/or family members.
  • Simple Employee IRA Program. Vested after 2 – 3 years with 5% of annual salary invested in retirement account.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Job stability. We have not had a work lay off in 73 years.
  • Casual work environment.
  • Warehouse has ½ day Fridays (except when holiday is following Monday).
  • Food allowance for dog and cat owners.

Warehouse Freezer Associate

Job Description:
  • Picking and packaging orders in a freezer and placing products in thermal bags or Bonar boxes. No dry ice.
  • Work in a freezer environment all day with provided breaks.
  • Freezer temperature ranges from 0 to -10 degrees.
  • Unload shipments from trucks and/or semi-trailers with use of forklift power equipment.
  • Place and check-in delivery shipments into inventory by self or with crew.
  • Conduct overstock operations with use of electric reach truck equipment.
  • Possible early morning assist drivers with loading their trucks.
  • Cleaning freezer space on Fridays.
  • Equipped with Freezer clothing to keep you warm.
Job Requirements:
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED certification.
  • Comfortable and familiar working with numbers.
  • Ability to work with cooperation towards other associates.
  • Desire to improve skill functions and work performance.
Benefits:
  • Starting hourly wage of $22.00 – $25.00.
  • Weekly paycheck.
  • Paid national holidays.
  • Earned vacation pay and 5 days annual PTO.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health Insurance available after 90 days of employment. Employee contributes 20% of their premium and 40% of additional coverage for spouse and/or family members.
  • Simple Employee IRA Program. Vested after 2 – 3 years with 5% of annual salary invested in retirement account.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Job stability. We have not had a work lay off in 73 years.
  • Casual work environment.
  • Warehouse has ½ day Fridays (except when holiday is following Monday).
  • Food allowance for dog and cat owners.
Office Accounting

Accounts Receivable/ Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description:
  • Posting and balancing payments from our customers.
  • Preparing checks and/or ACH transfers to our vendors.
  • Conducting professional customer service over the telephone and email.
  • Plus: Trained as backup to order entry.
  • Preparing paperwork and submission for credits to our vendors.
  • Assume other duties as capable performance demonstrates.
Job Requirements:
  • Comfortable and familiar working with numbers.
  • Must feel comfortable typing on a keyboard and working with a computer system.
  • Must have some experience working with accounting systems.
  • Ability to work with cooperation towards other associates.
  • Desire to improve skill functions and work performance.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED certification.
Benefits:
  • Starting hourly wage of $19.00 – $23.00.
  • Weekly paycheck.
  • Paid national holidays.
  • Earned vacation pay and 5 days annual PTO.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health Insurance available after 90 days of employment. Employee contributes 20% of their premium and 40% of additional coverage for spouse and/or family members.
  • Simple Employee IRA Program. Vested after 2 – 3 years with 5% of annual salary invested in retirement account.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Job stability. We have not had a work lay off in 73 years.
  • Casual work environment.
  • Food allowance for dog and cat owners.

General Bookkeeping

Job Description:
  • Posting and balancing payments from our customers.
  • Preparing checks and/or ACH transfers to our vendors.
  • Conducting professional customer service over the telephone and email.
  • Plus: Trained as backup to order entry.
  • Preparing paperwork and submission for credits to our vendors.
  • Assume other duties as capable performance demonstrates.
Job Requirements:
  • Comfortable and familiar working with numbers.
  • Must feel comfortable typing on a keyboard and working with a computer system.
  • Must have some experience working with accounting systems.
  • Ability to work with cooperation towards other associates.
  • Desire to improve skill functions and work performance.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED certification.
Benefits:
  • Starting hourly wage of $19.00 – $23.00.
  • Weekly paycheck.
  • Paid national holidays.
  • Earned vacation pay and 5 days annual PTO.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health Insurance available after 90 days of employment. Employee contributes 20% of their premium and 40% of additional coverage for spouse and/or family members.
  • Simple Employee IRA Program. Vested after 2 – 3 years with 5% of annual salary invested in retirement account.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Job stability. We have not had a work lay off in 73 years.
  • Casual work environment.
  • Food allowance for dog and cat owners.

Order Entry, Customer Service

Job Description:
  • Order Entry
  • Answering telephone calls and conducting proficient customer service.
  • Allocating and invoicing
  • Some filing
  • Assisting with processing and collection of coupons and credits.
Job Requirements:
  • Must feel comfortable typing on a keyboard and working with a computer system.
  • Comfortable and familiar working with numbers.
  • This job is considered fast paced as we are processing orders and pick tickets with time deadlines.
  • Ability to work with cooperation towards other associates.
  • Desire to improve skill functions and work performance.
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED certification.
Benefits:
  • Starting hourly wage of $18.00 – $20.00.
  • Weekly paycheck.
  • Paid national holidays.
  • Earned vacation pay and 5 days annual PTO.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health Insurance available after 90 days of employment. Employee contributes 20% of their premium and 40% of additional coverage for spouse and/or family members.
  • Simple Employee IRA Program. Vested after 2 – 3 years with 5% of annual salary invested in retirement account.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Job stability. We have not had a work lay off in 73 years.
  • Casual work environment.
  • Food allowance for dog and cat owners.
Delivery Drivers

Delivery Driver

Job Title:
  • Warehouse with Delivery Driver
  • Delivery Driver
Job Description:
  • Load and unload truck in a secure method to protect product.
  • Perform store-front delivery function in a safe and efficient manner. Some pallet drop situations.
  • Operate a medium duty truck in a safe and professional manner.
  • Accurately fill out delivery route sheet when delivering on a route.
  • Keep truck in a clean, good working order condition, and report any issues immediately.
  • Prepare pallets for next day loading.
  • Assist warehouse on picking orders in a proficient way, when there is not any driving duties.
Job Requirements:
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a good motor vehicle report. Minimum Class C non-CDL license.
  • Must have or acquire upon hire a DOT medical health card.
  • Must show ability to operate medium duty truck safely and in a professional mannr.
  • Must comply with FMCSA regulations and company policies.
  • Should be in good health and physical condition to work with truck daily. Must be able to lift 30 pounds repetitively.
  • Conduct self with positive attitude and conduct good customer service when delivering.
  • Must be punctual and have excellence employment attendance history.
Benefits:
  • Starting hourly wage of $20.00 – $22.00.
  • Home each night with no weekend work.
  • 40 hour week with available overtime.
  • Weekly paycheck.
  • Paid national holidays.
  • Earned vacation pay and 5 days annual PTO.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health Insurance available after 90 days of employment. Employee contributes 20% of their premium and 40% of additional coverage for spouse and/or family members.
  • Simple Employee IRA Program. Vested after 2 – 3 years with 5% of annual salary invested in retirement account.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Casual work environment.
  • Job stability. We have not had a work lay off in 73 years.
  • Late model, well maintained fleet. Our trucks all have automatic transmission, air conditioning, blue tooth radio, and hydraulic liftgates. Drivers have either a manual pallet jack or electric pallet jack on the truck to ease in unloading.
  • Food allowance for dog and cat owners.

Warehouse with Delivery Driver

Job Description:
  • Picking and packaging orders. One department picks order with carts and places in shipping boxes. Another department picks order with pallet jack and builds delivery pallet as they pull items. Another department picks order in a freezer and places product in thermal bags.
  • Unload shipments from trucks and/or semi-trailers with use of forklift power equipment.
  • Place and check-in delivery shipments into inventory by self or with crew.
  • Conduct overstock operations with use of electric reach truck equipment.
  • Possible early morning assist drivers with loading their trucks.
  • Take your turn taking out the garbage.
  • Cleaning warehouse space on Fridays.
  • Load and unload truck in a secure method to protect product.
  • Perform store-front delivery function in a safe and efficient manner. Some pallet drop situations.
  • Operate a medium duty truck in a safe and professional manner.
  • Accurately fill out delivery route sheet when delivering on a route.
  • Keep truck in a clean, good working order condition, and report any issues immediately.
  • Prepare pallets for next day loading.
  • Assist warehouse on picking orders in a proficient way, when there is not any driving duties.
Job Requirements:
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license with a good motor vehicle report. Minimum Class C non-CDL license.
  • Must have or acquire upon hire a DOT medical health card.
  • Must show ability to operate medium duty truck safely and in a professional mannr.
  • Must comply with FMCSA regulations and company policies.
  • Should be in good health and physical condition to work with truck daily. Must be able to lift 30 pounds repetitively.
  • Conduct self with positive attitude and conduct good customer service when delivering.
  • Must be punctual and have excellence employment attendance history.
Benefits:
  • Starting hourly wage of $20.00 – $22.00.
  • Weekly paycheck.
  • Paid national holidays.
  • Earned vacation pay and 5 days annual PTO.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO Health Insurance available after 90 days of employment. Employee contributes 20% of their premium and 40% of additional coverage for spouse and/or family members.
  • Simple Employee IRA Program. Vested after 2 – 3 years with 5% of annual salary invested in retirement account.
  • Tuition reimbursement program.
  • Job stability. We have not had a work lay off in 73 years.
  • Casual work environment.
  • Food allowance for dog and cat owners.