Gate Guard

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) matching

Flexible spending account

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a Security Guard at our Rochelle, IL facility to control entry/exit, verify credentials, and document daily activities. You will monitor the yard, assist visitors, and help prevent unauthorized access while supporting overall safety operations.

This on-site role requires reliable communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Training is provided, with opportunities for growth within a global temperature-controlled

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and understand directions.
• Previous related experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and observation skills.

Responsibilities

• Guard the entrance the facility and grounds, warehouse, or other property to control traffic to and from buildings and grounds
• Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas
• Opens gates to allow entrance or exit of employees, truckers, and authorized visitors
• Check the credentials or approved roster before admitting anyone thru the gates
• Directs visitors and truckers to various parts of grounds or buildings
• Inspects outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or product
• Data entry to record number of trucks, work orders or other carriers entering or leaving facility
• Input data into system
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as theft, equipment or property damage, presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences
• Answer telephone and transfer calls to different departments
• May be required to operate a company security vehicle to perform physical door checks
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Access control

Security procedures

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World.

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Primary Responsibility

Responsible for the access control of all incoming and outgoing traffic into the facility yard. Documents arrival of trucks and trailers into the various systems. Checks accuracy of the paperwork and the loads of trucks and trailers upon their exit from the facility yard. At some facilities, may be required to perform physical door checks throughout the facility.

What You’ll Do

• Guard the entrance the facility and grounds, warehouse, or other property to control traffic to and from buildings and grounds
• Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas
• Opens gates to allow entrance or exit of employees, truckers, and authorized visitors
• Check the credentials or approved roster before admitting anyone thru the gates
• Directs visitors and truckers to various parts of grounds or buildings
• Inspects outgoing traffic to prevent unauthorized removal of company property or product
• Data entry to record number of trucks, work orders or other carriers entering or leaving facility
• Input data into system
• Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as theft, equipment or property damage, presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences
• Answer telephone and transfer calls to different departments
• May be required to operate a company security vehicle to perform physical door checks
• Perform other duties as required

What Experience And Education You Need

• Ability to read, write, and understand directions.
• Previous related experience preferred.

What Could Set You Apart

• Excellent and proven interpersonal and customer service skills (Verbal and written)
• Proven ability to cope with conflict, stress and crisis situations.
• Able to work in a fast paced, dynamic, high stress environment.
• Excellent communication and verbal skills with all levels of the organization
• Clean driving record, if assignment requires operating a company security vehicle

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Requires several hours per day of sitting, getting up and down from chairs, and reaching or bending
• Talking, hearing, and seeing are important elements of completing assigned tasks
• May require ability to occasionally lift, carry, position, and moving objects weighing up to 20 pounds
• Requires ability to work Saturdays and overtime

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer

Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

What We Offer

At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose and a values-driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

U.S. Only: Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

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