Freezer: Forklift Operator

Midwest Food Services; Forest View (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Midwest Food Services in Chicago seeks a Warehouse Freezer Forklift Operator to accurately pick products in our cold-storage warehouse and prepare shipments for customers. You will load the exact items and ensure shipments are correct.

Candidates need 5+ years in a warehouse, 2+ years inventory experience, 1+ year forklift experience, and 1+ year freezer experience, plus good attendance and strict safety adherence to OSHA/SDS standards in temperatures as low as -30 degrees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of warehouse experience.
• 2+ years inventory experience.
• 1+ year forklift experience.
• 1+ year freezer warehouse experience.

Responsibilities

• Select and prepare products for shipment accurately.
• Load the exact quantity and type of product for shipping.
• Maintain attendance and safe warehouse operations.
• Operate equipment safely following prescribed methods.
• Keep the warehouse clean and comply with OSHA/SDS standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Job description

Job description

Who We Are

Midwest Food Services is a leader in the Asian food service industry, bringing a diverse range of ethnic cuisines, such as Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Thai, to the table. Our corporate headquarters in Chicago is where we house our fully integrated food processing, manufacturing, logistics, and worldwide supply chain services all under one roof. With distribution centers spanning the US, over 2 million square feet of warehousing space, and a fleet of more than 1,000 trucks, we're the go-to when it comes to reliable delivery services.

At Conexus Food Solutions we believe that teamwork and collaboration are the keys to success. We pride ourselves on maintaining the highest standards of integrity and honesty in everything we do and building strong relationships with our clients. We're looking for individuals who share our values and are committed to excellence. Join our team and contribute to our culture of collaboration and integrity while growing your own skills and expertise. Together, we'll deliver high-quality products and exceptional service to our clients and achieve great things.

What You’ll Do

The Warehouse Freezer Forklift Operator is responsible for accurate and efficient selection of product in our warehouse, as well as being responsible for the proper preparation of shipments to our customers. Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Must have good attendance. Must maintain safe work in the warehouse. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Must keep the warehouse clean. Comply with OSHA and SDS Standards. Work in an atmosphere as cold as - 30 degrees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a 5 years of experience in a warehouse
• Minimum of 2 years of inventory experience
• Minimum of 1 year of Forklift experience
• Minimum of 1 year of warehouse freezer experience

Physical Requirements: The physical requirements is that you must be able to carry, lift and/or move up to 50-60 pounds