Warehouse Operator 1st Shift

Nor-Am Cold Storage; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Nor-Am Cold Storage in Cherokee, IA is seeking a warehouse associate to perform basic dock tasks, scan and wrap pallets, and load/unload trailers using material handling equipment. We offer competitive pay and benefits.

The role requires 2–5 years of warehouse experience with forklift operation, a HS diploma or GED (preferred but not required), the ability to work in a cold environment (-20F to 80F), and to lift up to 50 pounds while standing for an 8-hour shift. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of warehouse experience with forklift operation.
• HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Our warehouse is cold; must work in temperatures from -20F to 80F.
• Must be able to walk or stand for an 8-hour shift and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic dock tasks such as scanning and wrapping pallets.
• Use material handling equipment to load and unload trailers.
• Perform start and end of shift tasks including sweeping and cleaning in the warehouse.
• Some manual material handling may be required.
• Case picking and building pallets as required by customers.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Goal Completion

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

Double Pallet Jack

Job description

Hours - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm with possible weekend overtime

• Perform basic dock tasks such as scanning, wrapping pallets.
• Use material handling equipment to load and unload trailers.
• Perform start and end of shift tasks including sweeping and cleaning in the warehouse.
• Some manual material handling may be required.
• Case picking and building pallets as required by customers.

Preferred Experience and Education

• 2 years of warehouse experience with forklift operation.
• HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Our warehouse is cold. You must be able to work in a wide range of temperatures from -20F to 80F. You must be able to walk or stand for the entire 8 hour shift and to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Why work for Nor-Am?

• Competitive Pay.
• Paid Time Off begins accruing on your first day.
• Our Holiday List includes your birthday. No one should have to work on their birthday!
• Pay On Demand
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Free Financial Wellness Program
• 401k with company match
• Legal and Identity Protection Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Kids in School? We supply backpacks and school supplies for our employees' school aged kids every year....backpack day is our favorite day of the year!

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Goal Completion

• Goal Completion: Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks

Experience

Required

2-5 years

• 2-5 years: Warehouse Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Double Pallet Jack

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.