Freezer Technician

Ziegenfelder Corporation; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Armstrong Group is seeking a Ziegenfelder Freezer Technician in Wheeling, WV, to manage palletizing, coding checks, and inventory entries. You will ensure proper stacking, labeling, and FIFO organization on the warehouse floor.

The role requires 1–3 years of warehouse experience, ability to work in cold environments, and availability for all shifts including weekends and holidays. Starting pay is $17.00 per hour with standard benefits after 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 1-3 years of warehouse experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English.
• Demonstrated ability to operate electric powered forklifts and electric powered pallet jacks.
• Must be able to work in cold temperatures.
• Must be available to work all shifts to include weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Pull finished products from the production conveyor and stack on pallets properly.
• Check all products to ensure proper coding and quality.
• Wrap palletized product with stretch wrap and tag accordingly.
• Enter inventory into tracking systems and ensure accurate location in the warehouse.
• Assist with unloading raw materials and with shipping/receiving of goods.
• Ensure FIFO shelving, prepare pallets for picking, and coordinate with operations for materials.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Warehouse experience

English literacy

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Inventory tracking software

Job description

Essential Functions

A Ziegenfelder Freezer Technician is responsible for: Pulling finished products from the production conveyor belt and stacking on pallets properly. Checking all products to ensure proper coding. Ensuring the proper amount of product is neatly stacked on pallets and all boxes on the pallet meet quality standards. Ensuring organization in the warehouse using the (FIFO – First in - First out) method. Wrapping palletized product with plastic stretch wrap. Ensuring proper tags are printed and posted on all palletized products. Ensuring that inventory is properly entered in appropriate inventory tracking systems. Ensuring all palletized product is properly located in warehouse for picking. Picking palletized product for shipping. Communicating with operations to ensure the correct amount of raw materials are readily available for each shift. Assisting with unloading all raw materials. Picking, shipping, and receiving of raw and finished goods. Assessing production to ensure adequate supplies to operate efficiently. Assisting with maintaining adequate inventory, scheduling, and receiving shipments of raw materials. Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder environmental, health, and safety directives, policies, and procedures. Maintaining a clean and organized work environment. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• 1 - 3 years of warehouse experience.
• Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English.
• Demonstrated ability to operate electric powered forklifts and electric powered pallet jacks.
• Must be able to work in cold temperatures.
• Must be available to work all shifts to include weekends and holidays.

Physical Abilities

Possesses visual acuity to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks. May need to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly. May need to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, push, and pull frequently during a shift.

Working Conditions

Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment. May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment.

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting Pay: $17.00/hour
• Schedule: 40 hours per week with consecutive set days off
• Benefits: Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment
• 401(k) with company matching
• Paid holidays

Who We Are

The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions. Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Armstrong Group, a family owned and operated business, now employs over 2,000 people across the nation. The company continues to value strong relationships with its employees and close ties to the communities it serves.