About this role
Cold Storage Case Picker / Electric Pallet Jack Operator — Joliet, IL
Location: Joliet, IL
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire
Work Environment: Cold/Freezer Storage Facility
These positions are Monday-Friday 4:00pm- 12:00am
with a starting hourly pay rate of $22.00 + $1.50 Shift Diff.
PrideStaff is currently hiring MULTIPLE reliable and safety-conscious Case Pickers / Electric Pallet Jack Operators to join our client’s state-of-the-art cold storage facility in Joliet, IL . In this role, you will operate electric pallet jack equipment to select, build, and prepare customer orders with accuracy and efficiency.
Key Responsibilities
Perform daily pre-use safety and operational inspections on pallet jacks and material handling equipment.
Drive electric pallet jacks through cold storage zones to select products according to order pick lists or voice-directed systems.
Ensure exact accuracy by verifying item selections against correct lot numbers, product codes, and descriptions.
Record picked quantities using site-specific RF scanners and inventory management equipment to maintain accurate stock levels.
Mark materials and pallets with identifying information, labels, or shipping tags.
Open cases, boxes, or containers as necessary to fulfill order specifications.
Stack and arrange products securely on pallets to build safe, stable loads for transport and delivery.
Inspect items for quality and immediately report damaged goods or inventory discrepancies to supervisors.
Work safely around other warehouse machinery while following all company and regulatory safety policies.
Qualifications & Requirements
Equipment Experience: Prior experience operating electric pallet jacks (end-riders/rider jacks) in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
Cold Storage Ability: Must be capable of working continuously in cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F / -25°C (or dry storage areas up to 100°F / 37°C depending on assignment). Full thermal gear and protective clothing provided.
Physical Capability: Ability to lift, stack, and move items weighing 40+ lbs. repeatedly throughout the shift.
Basic Math Skills: Strong basic math capabilities for inventory counting, lot verification, and order checking.
Communication: Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions in English, including potential voice-command picking systems.
Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including overtime or weekends if required by production needs.
Environment: Comfortable working in an active, temperature-controlled distribution center with varying noise levels.
Why Apply with PrideStaff?
At PrideStaff, we partner with top employers to offer great career opportunities. When you work with us, you gain access to dedicated recruiters, consistent schedules, competitive pay, and standard company-provided thermal safety gear from day one.
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Compensation / Pay Rate (Up to): $23.50 - $23.50 Per Hour