Forklift Operator - $23.00/hr (Sun-Wed, 7AM-5PM)

Midwest Refrigerated Milwaukee, Inc. • Belvidere, IL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, they operate the largest fresh 48 state LTL consolidation pool with more than 100+ trucks, and offer multiple sites with cooler, and air-conditioned storage, distribution and cross-docking services. They operate refrigerated and non-refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting and fulfillment needs. The company works with some of the household names that families put on the dinner table every night, emphasizing that it's an important job that makes a difference in the community. This position is presented as the first step in launching a career with a family-run company that cares about its employees, their families, and their success. Employees are encouraged to learn and grow while enjoying a friendly culture and great benefits. The primary responsibility of this position is the daily movement of product throughout the warehouse and maintaining accurate reconciliation of product. All employees are expected to exemplify the Midwest Values of Modesty, Integrity, Dependability, Work Ethic, Efficiency, Safety, and Trust.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a cooler (34-38F)
• Ability to read/write/speak in English
• Good computer aptitude and math skills
• Lift up to 60 pounds frequently and 80+ pounds.
• Ability to work weekends and overtime
• Exceptional attendance record
• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience operating a forklift or powered pallet jacks

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within RF controlled inventory systems or with food products is a plus
• Previous experience with RF controlled inventory systems (a plus)
• Previous experience handling food products (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Picking and staging of orders
• Loading and unloading of trucks
• General shipping and receiving duties
• Follow all safety rules and procedures
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Critical Illness
• Identity Theft
• company paid life insurance
• company paid short-term disability
• company paid long term disability
• 401K plan with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay (with 2 Floating Holidays)
• Referral Bonuses
• access to the EAP program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees