Sanitation
Chicago, IL · On-site
$18/hr
Ability to work in a fast pace environment and in hot/cold environment as needed. * Lifting requirements will vary by task from 5-50lbs. * Comply with all GMP's safety requirements and proper use of ...
Sanitation
Chicago, IL · On-site
$18/hr
Ability to work in a fast pace environment and in hot/cold environment as needed. * Lifting requirements will vary by task from 5-50lbs. * Comply with all GMP's safety requirements and proper use of ...
Forklift Driver 2nd shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 2nd shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 1st shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 1st shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 2nd and 3rd shift
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 2nd and 3rd shift
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 1st shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 1st shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 2nd shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 2nd shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$16.75 - $19.75/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 2nd shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$20.30/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 2nd shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$20.30/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 1st shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$20.30/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Forklift Driver 1st shift Receiving
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$20.30/hr
Past experience working in a cold environment * Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction * Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred * Minimum of one year ...
Sanitation
La Grange, IL · On-site
$16.25/hr
Ability to work in a fast pace environment and in hot/cold environment as needed. * Lifting requirements will vary by task from 5-50lbs. * Comply with all GMP's safety requirements and proper use of ...
Sanitation
La Grange, IL · On-site
$16.25/hr
Ability to work in a fast pace environment and in hot/cold environment as needed. * Lifting requirements will vary by task from 5-50lbs. * Comply with all GMP's safety requirements and proper use of ...
Overnight Janitor
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.55 - $18.05/hr
Must be able to work in cold environment (35 degrees) Benefits: * Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, VL, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance * 401-k with employer match * Vacation and PTO/sick ...
Overnight Janitor
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.55 - $18.05/hr
Must be able to work in cold environment (35 degrees) Benefits: * Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, VL, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance * 401-k with employer match * Vacation and PTO/sick ...
Overnight Janitor
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.55 - $18.05/hr
Must be able to work in cold environment (35 degrees) Benefits: * Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, VL, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance * 401-k with employer match * Vacation and PTO/sick ...
Overnight Janitor
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.55 - $18.05/hr
Must be able to work in cold environment (35 degrees) Benefits: * Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, VL, Accident, Critical Illness Insurance * 401-k with employer match * Vacation and PTO/sick ...
Sanitation
Mccook, IL · On-site
$16.25/hr
Ability to work in a fast pace environment and in hot/cold environment as needed. Lifting requirements will vary by task from 5-50lbs. Comply with all GMP's safety requirements and proper use of PPE ...
Sanitation
Mccook, IL · On-site
$16.25/hr
Ability to work in a fast pace environment and in hot/cold environment as needed. Lifting requirements will vary by task from 5-50lbs. Comply with all GMP's safety requirements and proper use of PPE ...
Sanitation
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.05/hr
Ability to work in a fast pace environment and in hot/cold environment as needed. Lifting requirements will vary by task from 5-50lbs. Comply with all GMP's safety requirements and proper use of PPE ...
Sanitation
Chicago, IL · On-site
$17.05/hr
Ability to work in a fast pace environment and in hot/cold environment as needed. Lifting requirements will vary by task from 5-50lbs. Comply with all GMP's safety requirements and proper use of PPE ...
Sanitation Technician -- 3rd Shift (Overnight)
$16 - $19.50/hr
Work Environment: * Work performed in a cold environment * Job requires lifting up to 25 pounds * Standing for long periods of time Benefits and Perks * Health coverage- Medical, Dental, Vision ...
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Sanitation Technician -- 3rd Shift (Overnight)
$16 - $19.50/hr
Work Environment: * Work performed in a cold environment * Job requires lifting up to 25 pounds * Standing for long periods of time Benefits and Perks * Health coverage- Medical, Dental, Vision ...
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General Labor 1st + $1,000 Bonus
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$16/hr
Cold Environment 36 F. * Must be able to stand, bend, reach, walk, twist and squat for the entirety of the shift. * Must be able to work in a cold atmosphere. * Ability to follow all safety ...
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General Labor 1st + $1,000 Bonus
Streamwood, IL · On-site
$16/hr
Cold Environment 36 F. * Must be able to stand, bend, reach, walk, twist and squat for the entirety of the shift. * Must be able to work in a cold atmosphere. * Ability to follow all safety ...
General labor/packing
$15.50/hr
Working in a cold environment packing vegetables. Skills and Experience: * Picking * Packing * Loading * Inventory scanning * Quality checks * sorting * Benefits: Don't miss this chance to enhance ...
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General labor/packing
$15.50/hr
Working in a cold environment packing vegetables. Skills and Experience: * Picking * Packing * Loading * Inventory scanning * Quality checks * sorting * Benefits: Don't miss this chance to enhance ...
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General Labor
South Holland, IL · On-site
$16.25 - $16.75/hr
Work in a cold environment that processes meat. * Lift up to 30 pounds continuously throughout shift. * Perform all general warehouse duties. * Maintain a clean, safe work area. * Excellent working ...
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General Labor
South Holland, IL · On-site
$16.25 - $16.75/hr
Work in a cold environment that processes meat. * Lift up to 30 pounds continuously throughout shift. * Perform all general warehouse duties. * Maintain a clean, safe work area. * Excellent working ...
Cold Station Cook
Lombard, IL · On-site
$15 - $26.50/hr
A Cold Station Cook will stock the alley and line with items needed to complete orders on time ... environment that encourages growth. Apply
Cold Station Cook
Lombard, IL · On-site
$15 - $26.50/hr
A Cold Station Cook will stock the alley and line with items needed to complete orders on time ... environment that encourages growth. Apply
Cold Station Cook
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$15 - $26.50/hr
A Cold Station Cook will stock the alley and line with items needed to complete orders on time ... environment that encourages growth.
Cold Station Cook
Schaumburg, IL · On-site
$15 - $26.50/hr
A Cold Station Cook will stock the alley and line with items needed to complete orders on time ... environment that encourages growth.
Cold Station Cook
Rosemont, IL · On-site
$15 - $26.50/hr
A Cold Station Cook will stock the alley and line with items needed to complete orders on time ... environment that encourages growth.
Cold Station Cook
Rosemont, IL · On-site
$15 - $26.50/hr
A Cold Station Cook will stock the alley and line with items needed to complete orders on time ... environment that encourages growth.
Cold Environment information
See Chicago, IL salary details
$11.39 - $17.72
5% of jobs
$17.72 - $24.04
0% of jobs
$24.04 - $30.37
0% of jobs
$30.37 - $36.69
0% of jobs
$36.69 - $43.02
5% of jobs
$48.14 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$43.02 - $49.35
18% of jobs
$49.35 - $55.67
18% of jobs
The median wage is $56.46 / hr.
$55.67 - $62
29% of jobs
$62 - $68.32
18% of jobs
$68.32 - $74.65
3% of jobs
$74.65 - $80.98
3% of jobs
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$55
$80
How much do cold environment jobs pay per hour?
As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for cold environment in Chicago, IL is $55.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47.07 and $62.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are some common challenges faced when working in a cold environment?
Professionals working in cold environment jobs regularly face challenges such as maintaining safety in freezing temperatures, managing fatigue, and preventing hazards like slips, falls, or frostbite. The work often requires wearing multiple layers of protective gear, which can impact mobility and comfort during long shifts. Team members must frequently monitor equipment and environmental conditions to ensure product integrity and personal safety. Proper training, effective communication, and adherence to safety protocols are essential for overcoming these challenges and thriving in this unique work setting.
What is a cold environment?
A Cold Environment job refers to any work performed in low-temperature conditions, such as freezers, refrigerated warehouses, or outdoor settings in cold climates. These jobs often require specialized clothing and safety measures to prevent cold-related illnesses like frostbite or hypothermia. Common industries include food storage, logistics, construction, and scientific research in polar regions. Employees must be prepared for prolonged exposure to cold temperatures and may need special training to adapt.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in a cold environment, and why are they important?
To thrive in a cold environment role, such as cold storage worker or arctic field technician, you need strong physical endurance, basic mechanical skills, and knowledge of safety protocols for working in low temperatures. Familiarity with specialized personal protective equipment (PPE), temperature monitoring systems, and refrigeration controls is often required. Dependability, attention to detail, and teamwork are valuable soft skills for excelling in this environment. These abilities ensure safety, efficiency, and performance in challenging, low-temperature work settings.
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$18/hr
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Job description
Sanitation
Location: Bedford Park, IL 60638
Pay Rate: $18.00/hr
Shift: 2nd shift B
Job Title: Sanitation (WEEKENDS)
Job Location: Bedford Park, IL
Pay Rate: $18
Job Type: Possible Temp to Hire
Weekends are mandatory
Working 3 days during the week and 2 on the weekend (Saturday & Sunday).
Job Responsibilities:
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Duties consist of but are limited to general maintenance of the facility, sweeping, mopping the bathrooms, parking lot, cleaning machinery and washing pots and trays after shifts.
- Maintain places clean and provide proper hygiene cleanliness.
- Removal of sewage and trash.
Job Requirements:
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to work in a fast pace environment and in hot/cold environment as needed.
- Lifting requirements will vary by task from 5-50lbs.
- Comply with all GMP's safety requirements and proper use of PPE (safety glasses and kevlar sleeves).
- No ripped jeans, no jewelry, no makeup, no nail polish, no long nails, no fake eyelashes, no fur on clothing, no glitter on clothing, no excessive buttons, no open toe shoes.