Shipping & Receiving Operator

Lineage Logistics•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Operator moves products on and off trucks using forklifts and pallet jacks, following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role verifies inventory and visually inspects shipments for quality. Operators read computerized work orders, locate products, prepare and document picked items for shipment, report product or material issues, and help clean and organize the warehouse at the end of the shift. The position may also involve working with other machinery and material-handling equipment. The work may take place in cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C. Company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear are used as applicable. The role requires lifting at least 40 pounds, working with varying noise levels, and having schedule flexibility, including weekends if needed. Lineage describes this role as an opportunity to begin a career path with potential for greater responsibilities and promotions. The company emphasizes learning, employee development, respect, and care. The listed pay range is $16.97–$28.65.

Requirements

Ability to identify products by reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet identification numbers.
Ability to understand instructions in the country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C in cold storage sites or up to 100°F/37°C in dry storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds; the weight may be greater depending on the facility.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
Comfort working with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

Use a forklift and pallet jack to move products on and off trucks while following safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Read and follow computerized work orders to determine the quantities and types of products to ship.
Determine the warehouse location of requested items.
Change over pallets for picking and visually inspect items for damage or flaws.
Document and report damage to supervisors or leads.
Pack, seal, and label materials and pallets for shipping.
Use Radio Frequency (RF) scanning equipment to document and verify counts of picked items.
Alert an appropriate leader to product or material issues and await directions to resolve them.
Help clean and organize the warehouse at the end of the shift.
Work with other machinery and material-handling equipment.