Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Midwest Refrigerated Milwaukee, Inc.; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

401K with match

PTO

Job summary

Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. seeks a full-time warehouse associate in Belvidere, IL to move product through the facility and maintain accurate inventory records. The role requires operating a forklift, reading and writing in English, and lifting up to 60 pounds frequently and 80+ pounds when needed.

Weekend availability and overtime are required. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a safety-focused culture, and opportunities for growth within a family-run company that cares about

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating a forklift or powered pallet jacks.
• Experience with RF controlled inventory systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick and stage orders.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Perform general shipping and receiving duties.
• Follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness.

Skills

English literacy

Weekend/overtime availability

Safety-conscious

Strong math/reading aptitude

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

RF inventory systems

Forklift/Powered pallet jacks

Job description

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Whse - LACTALIS Full-time Regular Manual Labor Belvidere, IL, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Annually

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool with more than 100+ trucks, and offer multiple sites with cooler, and air-conditioned storage, distribution and cross-docking services. We operate refrigerated and non-refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting and fulfillment needs. We work with some of the household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job, one that makes a difference in your community. This is the first step in launching your career with a family-run company that cares about you, your family and your success. We encourage our employees to learn and grow with us, while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience.

This position is primarily responsible for the daily movement of product throughout the warehouse and maintaining accurate reconciliation of product.

At Midwest Refrigerated Services, we are driven by our Midwest Values of:

• Modesty
• Integrity
• Work Ethic
• Safety
• Trust

It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.

General Accountabilities include

• Picking and staging of orders
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• General shipping and receiving duties
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness

Job Requirements:

• Ability to work in a cooler (34-38F)
• Ability to read/write/speak in English
• Good computer aptitude and math skills
• Lift up to 60 pounds frequently and 80+ pounds.
• Experience working within RF controlled inventory systems or with food products is a plus
• Ability to work weekends and overtime
• Exceptional attendance record

Prerequisites:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience operating a forklift or powered pallet jacks
• Previous experience with RF controlled inventory systems (a plus)

Benefits and Perks:

• medical
• dental
• vision
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account available the 1 st of the month following 30 days of hire
• Critical Illness
• Identity Theft
• company paid life insurance
• company paid short-term disability
• company paid long term disability
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay (with 2 Floating Holidays)
• Referral Bonuses
• access to the EAP program

We encourage Veterans to apply. Each applicant will be required to pass all pre-employment testing. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by MRS, will be contacted.

Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

Shift and Pay:

Sunday through Wednesday, 7AM-5PM, $23.00/hour

Thursday through Sunday, 7AM-5PM, $25.00/hour