Job Description

Coolab Foods LLC. Franklin Park, IL., producer of Ice Cream products sold nationwide and even beyond seeks a hands-on Warehouse-Forklift operator.

Warehouse-Fork Lift Operators operate, stand-up reach, stand-up counter-balanced, and stock-picker lift trucks safely while loading and unloading materials and deliveries, and moving product within the facility, docks trucks and storage facilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Transport material and equipment throughout facility using production and shipping schedules Unload and load trailers and straight trucks
• Move packaged product on pallets throughout facility.  Ensure secure loads.
• Complete Daily Operator's Checklist for each lift truck used each shift. Perform daily equipment checks ensuring truck batteries are charged and lubricated
• Visually inspect all goods presented by carriers for delivery to ensure only materials in sound packaging, good condition, and suitable for receipt and storage are accepted.
• Inspect all finished goods prior to loading for shipment to ensure all pallets and packaging are in excellent condition suitable for shipment.
• Complete all receiving and shipping documents accurately and completely.
• Accurately scan inventory to receive materials against PO's, to update inventory locations, to scan verify orders as picked, and to perform other inventory transactions.
• Shrink- wrap as needed and per SOP or to maintain product integrity.
• Maintain docks, freezer, equipment, and storage zones in clean order with general housekeeping, sweeping, rinsing, squeegee, and light scrubbing.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Knowledge of and ability to operate forklift.
• Basic math and reading skills.
• Comply with Company and Safety policies and procedures.
• Good attendance.
• Able to operate heavy and complex equipment requiring skill and the exercise of independent judgment.
• t Basic knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in daily operation of forklift.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations.

Physical/Environmental Factors:

• Lift up to 80 lbs. on occasion.
• Cold, damp, wet environment with temperatures ranging from 30 to 90 degrees.
• Stand/walk throughout workday.
• Bend, stoop, and lift various weights as needed.
• Climb stairs, frequently stoop, kneel, crawl and bend.
• Bending, twisting, stacking, pushing, and standing for long periods of time
• Manual dexterity of hands and wrists

Benefits available after introductory period of employment:

Paid Weekly, Health, Dental & Vision Insurance.  Paid Time Off after 1 year of employment. Referral bonuses.

Other: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned, to ensure workload coverage.

This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.50 - $23.50 per hour based on experience

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Afternoon - 2:00 pm to 12:00AMpm
• Weekend availability

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