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Tasker - starting at $25/hr (Wed-Sat, 4PM-2AM)

Midwest Refrigerated, Belvidere, IL, United States


Midwest Refrigerated Services

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 activities of the shipping and receiving office and it interacts with all staff members and will be required to float between the different activities in the shipping office as customer activity and the needs of the company dictate. Individuals serving in this position must have the following skills and abilities.
At Midwest Refrigerated Services, we are driven by our Midwest Values of:
Modesty
Integrity
Dependability
Work Ethic
Efficiency
Safety
Trust
It is the expectation that all employees exemplify these values.
General Accountabilities Include

Regular punctual attendance is a requirement of this position
Knowledge of and adherence to all personal safety, food safety and food defense training and policies
Ensure that all MRS policies & procedures are followed
Fair and equal professional treatment of all employees
Resolve carrier & driver issues
Multi-task & communicate effectively
Office sanitation & organization
Perform regular warehouse duties and other duties as assigned by management
Task Specifics

Assign inbound/outbound delivery appointments to on-shift forklift operators
Utilize WMS systems to allocate loads & manage warehouse inventory
Manage paperwork flow between shipping & receiving
Assist with check-in drivers & direct them to a door for unloading/loading
Assist with removing/placing/verifying seals on trailer doors as needed
Accurately process paperwork in the computer system
Ensure proper E-filing
Skills Required

Ability to work in a range of temperatures
Ability to read/write in English
Basic math/computer skills
Ability to follow & give instructions effectively
Ability to function & lead effectively in a team & fast paced environment
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management
Strong phone skills/etiquette
Prerequisites

High school diploma (or equivalent)
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, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 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.
Wednesday through Saturday, 4:00PM-2:00AM