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Shipping & Receiving Operator

Lineage Logistics · Chicago, IL · $16.97–$28.65 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This shift starts at 3 a.m. How have you handled early-morning schedules before?

What they are checking: Whether they can show up reliably for a very early start every weekday.

Tell me about a time you were very careful with details at work.

What they are checking: Whether they bring the organization and attention to detail the posting lists as a requirement.

What would you do

You are unloading a truck and notice crushed boxes and leaking product. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they document and report damage right away instead of putting it into stock.

You find a problem with an order and the lead is busy. What do you do while you wait for direction?

What they are checking: Whether they alert the right leader and hold the issue rather than guessing at a fix.

How do you feel about working in freezing temperatures for much of your shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cold storage conditions and will wear the freezer gear provided.

At the end of the shift, the area is messy and you are tired. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of cleaning and organizing for the next crew.

About the work

Walk me through how you read a computerized work order and find the product in the warehouse.

What they are checking: Whether they can follow work orders and locate items accurately by pallet ID and location.

How do you use an RF scanner to verify the count on a pallet before it ships?

What they are checking: Whether they trust the scan process and count carefully, since mistakes reach the customer.

What do you check on a forklift and pallet jack before you use them?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect equipment before use as part of safe habits.

How do you safely load a trailer, and what do you check before driving onto it?

What they are checking: Whether they know dock safety like wheel chocks and trailer condition before entering a truck.

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The full job description

As published by Lineage Logistics.

2nd shift hours Use forklift and pallet jack to move products on and off trucks while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Verify inventory and visually inspect shipments for quality. KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Read and follow computerized work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be shipped • Determine the location of requested items in the warehouse • Change over pallets for picking, visually inspect items for damages or flaws • Document and report damages to supervisors or leads • Pack, seal, and label materials/pallets for shipping using Radio Frequency (RF) scanning equipment to document and verify counts of picked items • Alert appropriate leader of any issues with the product or materials and await directions to rectify the problem • Help clean and organize the warehouse at the end of the shift ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Work with other machinery and material handling equipment MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES) • Must be able to identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet identification numbers • Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail • Ability 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.; 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 Pay Range:$16.97 - $28.65 Why Lineage? This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers’ requirements. Beyond that, you’ll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We’ll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members. Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law. Benefits Lineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.

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