WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

United State Cold Storage Inc / USCS • Minooka, IL

23d • Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to the overall effectiveness of facility operations through proper product handling, organization, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards. Responsibilities include unloading and loading trailers, verifying product stacking and ensuring product is not mixed on pallets. The associate will ensure all customer product is accounted for, free of infestation, production codes are in check, and product is within its acceptable temperature range before placing it into storage. They will identify and recover any damaged product, report shortages and overages, and assist in physical inventories. The role involves pulling and preparing product for shipment, ensuring accuracy in quantity, type, and lot numbers. Pallets can reach up to seven feet in height. The associate will efficiently move product from staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers. Safety operation of various equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets, and turret trucks is required for loading, unloading, moving, stacking, and staging product. Maintaining equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion, and inspecting equipment daily for safe operation are also key duties.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Bend and lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Lift up to 70 lbs. occasionally, with assistance.
• Work in a temperature range from +50°F to -30°F with moderate noise levels.
• Lift overhead when required.
• May require physical effort associated with using the computer to access information, or standing, walking, using stairs, and lifting needed to carry out everyday activities.
• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication, vision, and hearing are essential for safety and productivity.
• Operate scanners, tablets, radios, phones, computers, and other essential warehouse equipment as required.
• Operate a registered motor vehicle if apart of daily tasks.
• Engage in frequent personal interaction and communication.
• Possess strong arithmetic and reading skills.
• Follow verbal instructions, written instructions, and company policies.
• Be a self-starter, able to work independently and coordinate with others.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing stress and meeting productivity guidelines.
• Maintain a professional demeanor in appearance and communications at all times.
• Participate in staff and/or customer meetings as required.
• Take initiative to prevent non-conformities related to product, process, and quality systems.
• Identify and report any issues related to product, processes, and/or quality.
• Propose and implement solutions through appropriate channels.
• Ensure solutions are effectively implemented.
• Follow posted security procedures at all times while in the building.
• Participate in safety and educational training programs.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall effectiveness of facility operations through proper product handling, organization, and adherence to safety and sanitation standards.
• Unload and load trailers verifying proper product stacking and that product is not being mixed on pallets.
• Ensure that all customer product is accounted for, free of infestation, production codes are in check, and product is within its acceptable temperate range prior to placing the product into storage.
• Identify and recover any received or shipped damaged product consistent with company policy. Report all shortages and overages to your supervisor.
• Assist in physical inventories, when necessary, to ensure the safekeeping of the customer’s product.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is located and shipped, that product comes from the proper location, and that the lot numbers correspond to the picking documents.
• Stack product to build pallets and tape or stretch-wrap them as required to ensure product stability.
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service and/or company standards.
• Efficiently move product from the staging or storage areas into railcars or trailers.
• Safely operate various pieces of equipment including forklifts, clamp trucks, slip-sheets, and turret trucks to load, unload, move, stack and stage product.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean orderly fashion.
• Inspect equipment daily to ensure it is operating in a safe manner.

Benefits

• 401K and Educational Assistance after 1 year.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield available after 30 days of service, if elected.
• Company Life Insurance.
• A variety of additional benefits and perks.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Legal Insurance, Pet Discount, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, Long Term Care + Permanent Life Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Short Term Disability Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance, Additional disability benefit, Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Spouse Life Insurance, Voluntary Child Life Insurance, Loan Solution, Health Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Flexible Spending Account, Commuter accounts, Telemedicine, Virtual Primary Care, Prescription Specialty Copay Assistance Program, Weight Management Program, Chronic Condition Management, Care Navigator Program, 24/7 Nurse Line, Expert Medical Opinion, Precious Additions Maternity Program, Health Advocacy, Employee Assistance Program, Digital Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Digital Physical Therapy, Behavioral and Mental Health Platforms, Auto and home discount program, Secure Travel Protection, Discount Programs, 401(k) plan, Education Assistance, Paid Time Off, MARC performance incentives, Perfect attendance, Referral program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED