3rd Shift Forklift Operator - $28/hr

Job Description

Job Description

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 Position Overview:

This position is primarily responsible for the daily movement of product throughout the warehouse and maintaining accurate reconciliation of product, as well as the safe and efficient movement of trailers within the truck yard, using a spotter truck, to stage trailers in designated areas for loading and unloading. This position also maintains yard organization and verifies trailer locations.

At Midwest Refrigerated Services, we are driven by our Midwest Values of:

• M odesty
• I ntegrity
• D ependability
• W ork Ethic
• E fficiency
• S afety
• T rust

It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.

General Accountabilities include :

• Loading and unloading 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 working within RF controlled inventory systems or with food products is a plus
• Ability to work weekends and overtime
• Exceptional attendance record
• Ensuring yard checks are complete at all facilities at the beginning of each shift.
• Providing visibility to trailer issues in the yard including but not limited to reefers waiting extensively to get unloaded, trailers with damage in the yard that need repair (red tagging and updating Manager).
• Daily communication with warehouse, local and driver leadership on tasks and issues needing resolution.
• Ensuring updates on reefer issues, fuel levels, or other yard issues or maintenance items needing attention.
• Participate in training and development activities as assigned, and company and/or team meetings

Skills Required

• 1-3 years of experience operating a forklift (stand-up preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience operating a spotter truck
• Class A CDL (preferred, not required)

Prerequisites:

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• Experience operating a forklift or powered pallet jacks
• Previous experience with RF controlled inventory systems (a plus)
• Previous experience handling food products (a plus)

Benefits and Perks:

MRS benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account available the 1st of the month following 30 days of hire. Additional benefits available 1st of the month following 60 days of hire include Critical Illness, Identity Theft, company paid life insurance, company paid short-term disability, company paid long term disability and 401K plan with company match. Our employees also enjoy Paid Time Off (PTO), Holiday Pay (with 2 Floating Holidays), Referral Bonuses, and access to the EAP program. Our benefits provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their needs.

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.