Lead Warehouse Operator - Cold Storage & Forklift

Vertical Cold Storage Llc; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Cold Storage Llc in Bolingbrook, IL seeks a Warehouse Lead/Cold Storage Forklift Operator to coordinate daily warehouse activities and supervise staff in a full-time role. This position involves forklift operation, inventory control, and ensuring safety standards in a cold storage environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, prior warehouse experience, and comfort with lifting up to 60 pounds.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Prior warehouse/distribution experience preferred.
• Forklift and other motorized equipment experience desired.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Physical requirements include lifting up to 60 pounds and exposure to cold/noise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of warehouse staff to meet procedures and customer service standards.
• Verify items received and record counts.
• Maintain inventory by labeling and locating items.
• Prepare product for shipment and secure loading.
• Document shipments and counts in systems.
• Maintain equipment with pre-use inspections and repairs requests.
• Process inventory through stacking and wrapping.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules.
• Cover for warehouse labor and assist supervision as needed.

Skills

Stand/walk 8h+

Lift 60 lbs

Bend/twist/reach

Math skills

Operate equipment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Motorized equipment

Job description

Vertical Cold Storage Llc in Bolingbrook, IL seeks a Warehouse Lead/Cold Storage Forklift Operator to coordinate daily warehouse activities and supervise staff in a full-time role. This position involves forklift operation, inventory control, and ensuring safety standards in a cold storage environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, prior warehouse experience, and comfort with lifting up to 60 pounds.