What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator - 1st Shift position at Midwest Refrigerated Services?
Midwest Refrigerated Services, a growing frozen food warehouse, refrigerated trucking and logistics company We serve customers in the food industry with distribution and transportation services. A successful candidate values a safe and fast paced work environment while working in a refrigerator/freezer warehouse.
Schedules Available:
Thursday - Saturday (7:00am - 7:00pm)
Monday - Friday (7:00am - 3:00pm)
Sunday - Wednesday (7:00am - 5:30pm)
*Must have own transportation to work - CLR facility is not on a bus line
Pay: $19.50 - $22 per hour.
- $19.50 plus per hour if able to pass a driving test on our stand up forklifts
Additional Pay after completing probationary period:
- Productivity bonus - Earn bonuses on paycheck for going above and beyond expected work output
Duties include:
- Picking and staging of orders (bulk, case, reverse picking)
- Lifting and stacking boxes
- Replenish and put away
- Use RF Scanners
- LTL receiving
- Loading and unloading of trucks
- Operating stand up forklift and Walkie Rider
- Keeping safety as top priority
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness
Job Requirements:
The best person for this position will value safety and accuracy as number one priority. They will also demonstrate our Midwest Values (Modesty, Integrity, Dependability, Work Ethic, Efficiency, Safety, and Trust)
- Ability to work in a freezer environment (warehouse is 10 degrees below zero)
- Company will provide freezer gear after orientation (jacket, freezer suit, hat, gloves, and facemask)
- Ability to read/write/speak in English
- Lift 50lbs and pass pre-employment drug test
- Ability to count accurately and attention to detail
- At least one year of stand up forklift experience preferred
Company Benefits:
- Paid Time Off
- Safety Shoe Reimbursement
- Trade Days - cant work a shift? Ask your co-workers to trade with you!
- $500 Referral Program - Refer hard working employees, get paid up to $500 per referral!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Company paid - life insurance and disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Holiday pay
- 401K with company match
We encourage Veterans to apply. Each applicant will be required to pass all pre-employment testing. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview, or are currently employed by MRS, will be contacted.
Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
