Shipping & Receiving Operator

Lineage•Chicago, IL

5d•$17 - $29

About The Position

The Shipping & Receiving Operator moves products on and off trucks using forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role verifies inventory and visually inspects shipments for quality, damage, or flaws. Operators use computerized work orders and RF scanning equipment to select, document, verify, pack, seal, and label shipments, and report product or material issues to supervisors or leads. The position also includes helping clean and organize the warehouse at the end of the shift. 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 around varying noise levels that may be loud, and having a flexible schedule and shift, including weekends if needed. The listed pay range is $16.97–$28.65.

Requirements

Must be able 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.
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds; required weight may be greater depending on the facility.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
Must be comfortable with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

Read and follow computerized work orders to determine the quantities and types of products to ship.
Determine the warehouse locations 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 RF scanning equipment to document and verify picked-item counts.
Alert an appropriate leader to issues with products or materials and await directions for resolving them.
Help clean and organize the warehouse at the end of the shift.
Work with other machinery and material-handling equipment.
Move products on and off trucks using a forklift and pallet jack while following safety standards and procedures.
Verify inventory and visually inspect shipments for quality.