About this role
PrideStaff is seeking 1st shift High Reach truck operators for a COLD STORAGE facility in the Joliet area.
These positions are Wednesday-Sunday 5:00am- 3:30pm with a starting hourly pay rate of $22.00 + $1.50 Shift Diff.
Wed-Fri Hours worked will be paid @ $22.00
Sat-Sun Hours worked will be paid @ 23.50
Candidates must be able to use a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
### KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height Pick palletized units out of rack locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipment Choose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items via Radio Frequency (RF) system Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet Monitor battery charge, maintain, and clean batteries, and leave material handling equipment at the proper charging station
### ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with other machinery and material handling equipment
### MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)
Basic math skills MUST be able to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud
Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $22.00 - $23.50 Per Hour