Frozen Shipping: High-Reach Forklift Operator

Highland-Baking-Company; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick time

Holiday pay

Paid medical leave

Job summary

Highland Baking Company is seeking an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator / Order Picker to support the Frozen Shipping team in Northbrook, IL. The role requires operating high-reach forklifts, picking and staging orders, and ensuring accurate, timely shipments in a cold-storage environment.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of high-reach forklift experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a demonstrated commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating a high-reach forklift.
• High-reach forklift experience required; cherry picker or sit-down forklifts do not qualify.
• Experience in warehouse, distribution, or cold-storage preferred.
• Able to work in freezer temperatures and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team; available for shifts, weekends, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate high-reach forklifts to move, retrieve, and store frozen products in elevated warehouse racking.
• Accurately pick, organize, and stage customer orders for shipment.
• Load, unload, and transport pallets while maintaining product quality and accuracy.
• Verify product quantities and ensure orders are prepared according to shipping requirements.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures, food safety standards, and warehouse policies.
• Work with team members and supervisors to meet daily shipping deadlines.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

High Reach Forklift Operation

Forklift Safety

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Stamina for freezer work

Job description

Highland Baking Company is seeking an experienced High Reach Forklift Operator / Order Picker to support the Frozen Shipping team in Northbrook, IL. The role requires operating high-reach forklifts, picking and staging orders, and ensuring accurate, timely shipments in a cold-storage environment.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of high-reach forklift experience, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and a demonstrated commitment to safety.