Midwest Refrigerated Services
Forklift Operator - $25.00 (7AM-5PM, Thurs-Sun)
Midwest Refrigerated Services, Belvidere, Illinois, United States, 61008
Forklift Operator – $25.00 (7AM-5PM, Thurs–Sun)
Midwest Refrigerated Services
Base pay: $25.00/hr – $25.00/hr.
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 provide value‑added services such as specialty packing, kitting, and fulfillment needs. We work with household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job 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 employees to learn and grow while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience.
This position is primarily responsible for the daily movement of product throughout the warehouse and maintaining accurate reconciliation of product.
Midwest Values
Modesty
Integrity
Dependability
Work Ethic
Efficiency
Safety
Trust
It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.
Responsibilities
Picking and staging of orders
Loading and unloading of trucks
General shipping and receiving duties
Follow all safety rules and procedures
Maintain warehouse cleanliness
Requirements
Ability to work in a cooler (34-38°F)
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
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 & Perks MRS benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account available the 1 st of the month following 30 days of hire. Additional benefits available 1 st 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.
Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Warehousing and Storage
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Base pay: $25.00/hr – $25.00/hr.
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 provide value‑added services such as specialty packing, kitting, and fulfillment needs. We work with household names that your family puts on the dinner table every night. It’s an important job 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 employees to learn and grow while enjoying the friendly culture and great benefits that come with the MRS experience.
This position is primarily responsible for the daily movement of product throughout the warehouse and maintaining accurate reconciliation of product.
Midwest Values
Modesty
Integrity
Dependability
Work Ethic
Efficiency
Safety
Trust
It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.
Responsibilities
Picking and staging of orders
Loading and unloading of trucks
General shipping and receiving duties
Follow all safety rules and procedures
Maintain warehouse cleanliness
Requirements
Ability to work in a cooler (34-38°F)
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
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 & Perks MRS benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, Flex Spending Account, Dependent Care Flex Spending Account available the 1 st of the month following 30 days of hire. Additional benefits available 1 st 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.
Midwest Refrigerated Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug‑free workplace.
Job Details
Seniority Level: Entry level
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Warehousing and Storage
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