Warehouse Generalist Part Time

Lineage Logistics; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a part-time Warehouse Associate in the Chicago area. The role offers flexible scheduling with approximately 25 hours per week and an hourly rate of $20.50.

You will operate material handling equipment, load/unload pallets, and follow safety standards while maintaining accurate records using RF scanning. This role suits individuals seeking steady, flexible part-time work with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning or manually inputting pallet identification numbers.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand instructions in the country’s official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing PPE.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Move products and materials using material handling equipment following safety standards.
• Put away palletized units into racks above floor height.
• Pick palletized units for outbound shipment.
• Record materials weight, counts, and condition via RF system.
• Load and unload materials and ensure accurate counts.
• Read work orders to locate items in the warehouse.
• Report damages and discrepancies to supervisors.
• Pack, seal, and label materials for shipping using RF scanning.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheets.
• Monitor battery charge and manage equipment storage.
• Clean and organize the warehouse during/after shifts.

Skills

Reading pallet IDs

Basic math

Flexibility

Temp tolerance

Tools

RF scanning equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

Schedule & Availability Pay: $20.50/hour

Part-Time: Approximately 25 hours per week

Must have flexible availability outside of 1st shift hours. Hours and days may vary based on business needs. This role does not have a set weekly schedule, so candidates must be comfortable with a flexible schedule. Ideal for someone looking for part‑time hours and flexibility in their work schedule.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Use a variety of material handling equipment to move products, equipment, and materials on and off trucks or throughout the facility while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height
• Pick palletized units out of rack locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipment
• May choose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items via Radio Frequency (RF) system
• Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device
• Read and follow computerized work orders to determine quantities, types of products to be shipped and the location of requested items in the warehouse
• Document and report damages and discrepancies to supervisors or leads
• May need to pack, seal, and label materials/pallets for shipping using Radio Frequency (RF) scanning equipment to document and verify counts of picked items; otherwise, ensure all palletized stock is securely wrapped before placement on racks or transporting through the warehouse
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet
• Monitor battery charge and leave material handling equipment at the designated storage area; may need to maintain and clean batteries, depending on site
• Alert appropriate leader of any issues with the product or materials and await directions to rectify the problem
• Help clean and organize the warehouse at the end or throughout the shift

Additional duties and responsibilities

Minimum requirements (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Must be able to identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning or manually inputting pallet identification numbers
• Basic math skills
• Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
• Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud

Pay Range:$16.97 - $28.65

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.

Benefits

Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

At Lineage Logistics, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.