WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

United States Cold Storage Inc; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K and Educational Assistance after

Blue Cross Blue Shield after 30 days

Company Life Insurance

Job summary

United States Cold Storage Inc is seeking a dependable warehouse associate to contribute to efficient facility operations through proper product handling, loading/unloading, and strict safety standards.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, lifting up to 70 lbs, operating forklifts and scanners, and ensuring pallets are stable and correctly labeled. The role requires endurance, attention to detail, and the ability to follow instructions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Lift up to 70 lbs occasionally, with assistance.
• Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Operate forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets, and turret trucks.
• Follow verbal and written instructions and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Unload and load trailers ensuring proper product stacking and no mixing on pallets.
• Ensure customer product is accounted for and within acceptable temperature before storage.
• Identify damaged product and report shortages/overages.
• Assist with physical inventories when needed.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with correct location and lot numbers.
• Stack pallets and tape or wrap for stability.
• Perform picking efficiently to meet standards.
• Move product to railcars or trailers and operate warehouse equipment safely.

Skills

Bend and lift up to 50 lbs

Lift up to 70 lbs

Stand and walk for extended periods

Effective communication

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Turret trucks

Scanners/tablets

Job description

Contribute to the overall effectiveness of facility operations through proper product handling, organization, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Unload and load trailers verifying proper product stacking and that product is not being mixed on pallets.

Ensure that all customer product is accounted for, free of infestation, production codes are in check, and product is within its acceptable temperate range prior to placing the product into storage.

Identify and recover any received or shipped damaged product consistent with company policy. Report all shortages and overages to your supervisor.

Assist in physical inventories, when necessary, to ensure the safekeeping of the customer’s product.

Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped, that product comes from the proper location, and that the lot numbers correspond to the picking documents.

Stack product to build pallets and tape or stretch-wrap them as required to ensure product stability.

Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service and/or company standards.

Pallets height can reach up to seven (7) feet.

Efficiently move product from the staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers.

Safety operate various pieces of equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets, and turret trucks to load, unload, move, stack and stage product.

Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean orderly fashion.

Inspect equipment daily to ensure it is operating in a safe manner.

• Location and Department: Operations
• Reports To: Supervisor
• Job Type, EEO, and Job Code: Full-Time, Non-Exempt JOB CODE

What We Are Looking For:

The Ideal candidate will have or be able to complete the below qualifications.

• Education: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.

Other Abilities You Will Need to Have: The requirements described below are representative of those required to perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
• Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
• Lift overhead when required.
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
• Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
• Additional work hours may be requested by management to help manage employee production, projects, and or special events.
• Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
• Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
• Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
• Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.

The Standard Details:

• Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
• Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
• Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
• Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in safety and educational training programs.

What’s In It For You:

We are a great company with great people. Full-time employees not under contract are offered:

• 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield available after 30 days of service, if elected.
• Company Life Insurance.
• A variety of additional benefits and perks.

Medical Benefit

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Additional disability benefit, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Spouse Life Insurance, Voluntary Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Commuter accounts, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, MARC performance incentives, Perfect attendance, Referral program

AI Statement

USCS makes employment decisions through human review and does not rely solely on automated tools to make final decisions regarding hiring, promotion, discipline, or termination. USCS may use technology, including third-party platforms, to support recruiting and other employment-related processes such as job postings, applicant intake, and applicant management. If used, artificial intelligence will be used in a fair way while maintaining all statutory safeguards concerning transparency and nondiscrimination. To the extent artificial intelligence or automated decision-support tools are used to influence or facilitate employment-related decisions, such technology will be used in compliance with federal and state laws, including applicable anti-discrimination laws. In addition, USCS does not permit the use of geographic areas, zip codes, or other criteria as proxies for protected characteristics. When required under applicable law, USCS will provide notice and obtain any legally required consent prior to using such technology.

Additional Information:

• This job description may not encompass all tasks necessary to complete the role.
• Job functions may vary based on the area of operation. This description outlines the most common tasks required for the job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

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Qualifications

Education

Preferred

High School or better in Other.

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