What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator - 1st Shift (Alternating schedules) position at Midwest Refrigerated Milwaukee, Inc.?
Midwest Refrigerated Services is a full-service 3PL company providing refrigerated logistics services for the food industry. Based in Milwaukee, WI, we 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. We operate refrigerated and non-refrigerated warehouses for storage needs but also Value Added Services such as specialty packing, kitting and fulfillment needs. We work with some of the household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job, one that makes a difference in your community. This is the first step in launching your career with a family-run company that cares about you, your family and your success. We encourage our employees to learn and grow with us, while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience.
General Duties Include:
- Picking and staging of orders
- Loading and unloading of trucks
- General shipping and receiving duties
- Follow all safety rules and procedures
- Maintain warehouse cleanliness
Job 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.
- Experience operating a stand up forklift or powered pallet jacks is preferred
- Experience working within RF controlled inventory systems or with food products is a plus
- Ability to work weekends and overtime
- Have exceptional attendance
Company Benefits:
- PTO
- Health, Vision, Dental (1st of the month after 30 days of service)
- Company paid - Life Insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Voluntary Life
- Flexible Spending Account
- Holiday Pay
- 401K (1st of the month after 60 days of service)
- Bonus Referral Program
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Voluntary Identity Theft Protection
- Safety Shoe Allowance
Midwest Refrigerated Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
Alternating schedule
One Week the schedule is:
Sun (6AM - 4PM)
Wed - Fri (8am - 6pm)
The next week the schedule is:
Mon - Tues and Fri (8AM - 6PM)
Sat (6am - 4pm)
These two schedules alternate with each other every week.
Salary : $16 - $19
