Cold Storage Material Handler | Forklift Operator Training

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc.; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. in Granite City, IL is seeking a Material Handler to load/unload trucks, move and rack palletized materials, and complete related documentation in a safe, sanitary warehouse environment.

The role involves forklift operation, inventory accuracy, and maintaining equipment and facilities. Strong English communication and basic math are required; a forklift license training may be required. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent skills by experience.
• Must be able to read, interpret and understand written and oral directions in English.
• Must demonstrate basic math skills.
• Must be able to verbally communicate, understand, and write in the English language.
• Previous experience in Material Handling or warehouse operation will be an advantage.
• Required to successfully pass the company forklift operator’s license training.

Responsibilities

• Using various forklifts, moves palletized materials within a cool store environment. This includes unloading and loading trucks & moving materials into and out of racks.
• Ensuring that customer satisfaction is maintained.
• Uses electronic inventory management tools in a safe and accurate manner. Ensures that records are accurate.
• Repack inventory as required to ensure accurate Infinium documents.
• Repack consumer blocks/wheels as required.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping in all areas of control, finished product coolers, and building exterior.
• Follow operational procedures and complete required paperwork.
• Follow all safety procedures, GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices), and quality control procedures.
• Assist with product grading as required.
• Maintain equipment used/assigned to department in a clean and working state.
• Ensure that all tasks are completed in a safe and effective manner.
• Follow company procedures during the completion of all tasks.
• Assist in any other areas of the warehouse/distribution center as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc. in Granite City, IL is seeking a Material Handler to load/unload trucks, move and rack palletized materials, and complete related documentation in a safe, sanitary warehouse environment.

The role involves forklift operation, inventory accuracy, and maintaining equipment and facilities. Strong English communication and basic math are required; a forklift license training may be required. This is a full-time position with competitive compensation and benefits.