Nor-Am Cold Storage in Cherokee, IA, is looking to hire a full-time Warehouse 1st Shift – Forklift Operator.
Starting Pay – $19.00/hour.
Hours – Monday – Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm with possible weekend overtime
Common tasks
- Perform basic dock tasks such as scanning, wrapping pallets.
- Use material handling equipment to load and unload trailers.
- Perform start and end of shift tasks including sweeping and cleaning in the warehouse.
- Some manual material handling may be required.
- Case picking and building pallets as required by customers..
Preferred Experience and Education
- Entry level candidates are welcome!
- 2 years of warehouse experience with forklift operation.
- HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
- Our warehouse is cold. You must be able to work in a wide range of temperatures from -20F to 80F. You must be able to walk or stand for the entire 8 hour shift and to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
Why work for Nor-Am?
- Competitive Pay.
- Paid Time Off begins accruing on your first day.
- Our Holiday List includes your birthday. No one should have to work on their birthday!
- Pay On Demand
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Free Financial Wellness Program
- 401k with company match
- Legal and Identity Protection Coverage
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Kids in School? We supply backpacks and school supplies for our employees’ school aged kids every year….backpack day is our favorite day of the year!
Experience
Preferred
- 1 – 5 years: Warehouse Experience
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred
- Forklift Certification
- Pallet Jack
Behaviors
Preferred
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
