Cold-Storage Forklift Operator – Early Shifts

Greenwood Associates, Inc.; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

Generous PTO Accrual

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Greenwood Associates Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate power forklifts in freezer, refrigerator, and loading dock environments, handling inbound and outbound shipments of fruit products.

This full-time, at-will, non-exempt hourly position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and may report to either Northlake, IL or Niles, IL locations, with a flexible start time and occasional overtime. You will document shipments, move products, perform routine maintenance, and support

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and reading comprehension required.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility in working hours, including overtime as needed.
• Training and certification to operate sit-down and high-lift forklifts preferred; training available.

Responsibilities

• Operate a power forklift to consolidate and prepare product for storage and shipment.
• Load and unload trucks at the loading dock.
• Organize certificates of analysis, bills of lading, and shipping/receiving documents.
• Move products in freezer or refrigerated warehouse with sit-down/high-lift forklifts.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and safety of goods by following procedures and SOPs.
• Perform routine maintenance and diagnose minor equipment issues.
• Engage in multiple warehouse functions and provide backup to others.
• Attend trainings, plant meetings, and team activities.

Skills

Basic math

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Tools

Sit-down forklift

High-lift forklift

Job description

Greenwood Associates Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate power forklifts in freezer, refrigerator, and loading dock environments, handling inbound and outbound shipments of fruit products.

This full-time, at-will, non-exempt hourly position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and may report to either Northlake, IL or Niles, IL locations, with a flexible start time and occasional overtime. You will document shipments, move products, perform routine maintenance, and support