# Cross-day lesson — Midway Distribution — Joliet DC Ramp, 2026-04-29

_Generated by `gpt-oss:120b` in 7.4s. Based on 4 events + 2 mid-day checkpoints._

Joliet, IL had zero Picker candidates, causing the 12:30 expansion to abort. For any future Picker demand in the Joliet DC, pre‑pull candidates from Aurora, IL (≈15 mi), which has enough pickers and still qualifies for the $3/hr local bonus. Before assigning Forklift Operator shifts, double‑check that workers aren’t already booked (e.g., Joshua Taylor) and keep a backup pool ID (e.g., 1123) ready for quick pivot. This pre‑emptive sourcing and booking check will keep fills on schedule and within budget.