Cold Storage Warehouse Lead & Forklift Operator

MWCold; Bolingbrook, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

MWCold in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Warehouse Lead / Forklift Operator to coordinate daily warehouse activities and supervise staff on a semi-skilled shift. You will verify receipts, maintain inventory, prepare shipments, and operate material-handling equipment while ensuring accuracy, safety, and customer service standards in a cold environment.

The role requires strong counting and math skills, the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and prior forklift experience; schedule is Wednesday through

Qualifications

• Regularly stand and walk for 8 or more hours.
• Lift, push, pull up to 60 pounds frequently.
• Bend, twist, stoop, grip, climb or balance as needed.
• Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.
• Operate non-motorized and powered equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of warehouse staff, ensuring procedures and customer service standards are met.
• Verify items on receipt by checking information, inspecting condition, and recording counts.
• Maintain inventory by labeling, locating materials, and recording locations.
• Prepare products for shipment by pulling, packing, loading, and securing items.
• Document shipments by recording units shipped.
• Maintain material-handling equipment by performing pre-use inspections and arranging repairs.
• Process inventory through stacking, restacking, wrapping, and related tasks.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules and regulations.
• Assist supervisors and cover warehouse labor as needed.

Skills

Stand for long hours

Lift up to 60 lbs

Bend/twist/reach

Math/counting

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma

Forklift experience preferred

Warehouse experience preferred

Job description

MWCold in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking a Warehouse Lead / Forklift Operator to coordinate daily warehouse activities and supervise staff on a semi-skilled shift. You will verify receipts, maintain inventory, prepare shipments, and operate material-handling equipment while ensuring accuracy, safety, and customer service standards in a cold environment.

The role requires strong counting and math skills, the ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and prior forklift experience; schedule is Wednesday through