Warehouse Team Member in Polk City, Florida at Real Cold

At RealCold, you're more than an employee—you’re part of a team that's building the future of cold chain logistics. We invest in our people by providing opportunities to learn, grow, and advance while fostering a culture built on integrity, accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

When you join RealCold, you'll find:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Career growth and leadership development opportunities
• A safety-first culture where every employee matters
• A collaborative team that values your ideas and contributions
• Meaningful work with a fast-growing industry leader

Build your career with a company that's growing—and helping its people grow along with it. If you're ready to grow your career with a company that's growing too, we'd love to meet you.

The Role:

THIS ROLE IS FOR DAY SHIFT 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM (2 SHIFTS ON, 2 SHIFTS OFF, 2 SHIFTS ON, 2 SHIFTS OFF, 3 SHIFTS ON 3 SHIFTS OFF, WORK WEEK STARTS ON SUNDAY)

The Warehouse Team Member supports the warehouse operation by having the ability to work cross functionally performing a variety of tasks to move products and packages throughout the warehouse, load and unload materials. The warehouse team member is responsible for the safe and efficient handling, storage, and distribution of goods within a warehouse facility. Their duties also involve inventory management, order fulfillment, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for promoting a Safety Culture throughout the Facility, working safe is always the #1 priority; clean as you go to ensure everyone is working in a safe environment. Follow all safety rules & regulations at all times and be a conduit of safety to yourself and others.
• Move products & packages throughout the warehouse utilizing appropriate equipment.
• Conduct equipment checks prior to the start of the shift. Notify management as appropriate of any issues or safety concerns.
• Load & Unload materials & merchandise from trucks & place them in the appropriate location within the warehouse for storage.
• Notify supervision regarding any deficiencies in quality, customer shortages or damaged product.
• Staging pallets as needed for shipment.
• Select products according to tickets and accurately placing them in boxes for shipments, this includes but is not limited: product labeling & box building
• Assemble daily shipments by order location & category
• Ensure orders are packed into appropriate shipping containers for customer delivery.
• Inspect the product as packing to ensure there is no damage.
• Perform quality control assessments and stack them safely & securely.
• Build boxes as needed for the shipment of product to customers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the Position:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a warehouse or related role.
• Experience in a cold storage facility a plus.
• Proficient in operating warehouse equipment, at least six months experience on one or more of the following: stand up forklifts, sit down forklift, reach truck, or pallet jack.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to work in a team environment geared towards the common goals of shipping product/customer orders on time and in a safe manner.
• Interact in a professional, friendly and respectful manner.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Positive attitude and strong desire to succeed.
• Great work ethic.
• Ability to listen and take direction agreeably.
• Be on time to work and reliable.

Work Requirements:

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be flexible and be able to work overtime.
• Must be willing to work weekends and evenings.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Dress code is relaxed with a few rules to follow for safety; comfortable, closed-toe shoes are required.

Work Environment:

Works in a cold storage facility with exposure to low to below zero temperatures. This job may involve occasional exposure to some disagreeable elements such as dust, noise, etc. Accidents are improbable other than minor injuries. Environment may be fast paced at times. You will be working around moving machines, order pickers and forklifts.

Physical Demands:

This is not an all-inclusive list, but it is intended to give an overview physical requirement for this position. Reasonable accommodation will be provided under appropriate circumstances and in accordance with applicable law. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Continually: Sit, stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Continually: Speak and hear
• Continually: Lifting between 15 and 40 lbs.
• Continually: Maintain attention for long periods of time with constant interruptions
• Continually: Work in an environment of 34 degrees for up to 10 to 12 hours per day
• Occasionally: Reaching and pulling

RealCold is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We believe in providing employment opportunities to all Team Members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.