Warehouse Operator/Forklift Operator

Arcadia Cold Storage; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia Cold Storage in Joliet, IL, is seeking a Warehouse Operator to load, unload, and manage goods in a cold storage facility. You will prioritize accuracy, safety, and teamwork to fulfill customer orders.

This role involves palletizing, stacking, and case picking; forklift and pallet jack experience is a plus. Overtime and weekend shifts may be required, with emphasis on OSHA-compliant procedures.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to learn and retain safety procedures.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow proper handling procedures for products within the facility.
• Load, unload, stack, sort, segregate and pick orders with accuracy.
• Operate pallet jack to move goods and prepare shipments.
• Maintain safe work practices per OSHA standards.
• Coordinate with team members to complete daily tasks.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Stand Up Forklift

Electric Pallet Jack

Counterbalance Forklift

Reach Truck

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At Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics, our mission is to design and deploy modern facilities and provide innovative solutions through the practical application of technology, creating meaningful value for our customers while helping them meet their strategic objectives – establishing The New Age of cold chain. We believe our employees make us different. Our goal is to attract; retain and develop the best employees available in the markets we serve. Only through the strength of our employees will we attain our business goals.

POSITION OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

This role will be responsible for loading, unloading, stacking, sorting and segregating, and case picking product. This role may operate a pallet jack to accomplish some of the tasks above.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES

• Following proper handling procedure for products within the facility
• Working with accuracy and attention to detail on product orders
• Maintaining and working in a safe manner, in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards
• Palletizing goods and materials to put on trucks for transportation
• Successfully completing assigned tasks through coordination and teamwork with fellow warehouse employees and leaders
• Performing other duties as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be capable of learning and retaining the skills needed to work in a safe, productive manner
• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team
• Must possess have a solid work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work overtime and weekends occasionally as required
• Ability to multitask, prioritize and change direction mid-stream

JOB LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS

Warehouse Operator I

• 0-2 years of warehouse experience. Cold storage warehouse preferred but not required.
• Stand Up Forklift, Electric Pallet Jack, Counterbalance Forklift experience preferred but not required.

Warehouse Operator II

• 3-4 years of warehouse experience. Cold storage warehouse preferred but not required.
• Stand Up Forklift experience required.
• Experience using other MHE equipment preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work at a Warehouse Operator I level as needed for coverage.

Warehouse Operator III

• 5 years or more of warehouse experience. Cold storage warehouse preferred but not required.
• Reach truck experience required.
• Must possess the skills to cross training Warehouse Operator I and II employees as necessary to fulfill customer demands and maintain warehouse efficiencies and productivity.
• Must be able to work at a Warehouse Operator I or II as needed for coverage.
• Must be comfortable working at multiple height levels within a warehouse environment.

Arcadia Cold Storage and Logistics is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.