Difference Between Cold Storage And Frozen Storage Jobs in Usa

ABOUT THE CLIENT

• Let’s be honest: Most traveling roles are a grind. But I’m working with a firm that has a high staff retention rate even among their road warriors. That is unheard of.
• They don’t treat their Travelers like hired guns. They treat them like the elite specialists they are. With 90+% repeat business from global food and logistics giants, this company offers the kind of project stability that most GCs can only dream of. You won’t be looking for your next gig in six months; you’ll be planning your next three years.
• They are currently looking for strong superintendents of all levels with strong Industrial or Cold Storage experience.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Thermal Envelope Mastery: Directing the installation of IMPs (Insulated Metal Panels), specialized shrinkage-compensated floor slabs, and under-floor heating systems.
• Refrigeration Coordination: Managing the high-stakes integration of NH3 (Ammonia) or CO2 systems and heavy MEP packages.
• The "Pull-Down" Schedule: Driving the timeline on fast-track builds to ensure we hit the critical cooling milestones on time.
• Sub Management: Leading diverse crews across different states, keeping the culture professional and the safety standards at zero-incident levels.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

• Cold Storage DNA: 4+ years as a Superintendent, with a proven track record in Cold Storage, Food Processing, or Pharmaceutical builds.
• Technical Chops: You know the difference between a standard slab and a cold-store slab. You understand vapor seals, thermal bridging, and dock pit intricacies.
• The Mentality: You’re a "problem-solver, not a problem-finder." You can lead a 100-person site while keeping the client (and the budget) happy.
• Certifications: OSHA 30 is a must. If you have ASHE or HACCP experience, that’s a huge bonus.

ABOUT THE CLIENT

• Most Industrial PMs are bored. They’re building "dry" warehouses big, empty boxes with zero technical complexity. My client doesn’t do "dry." They do heavy-process, high-thermal, and automated cold storage.
• With over 90% repeat business, they don’t spend their time bidding against 20 other firms on low-margin projects. They are the trusted advisors for the biggest food producers and logistics firms in the country. If you want to manage $100M+ projects where your technical expertise actually matters, this is it.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• The Experience: 7–10+ years in Project Management. You must have a portfolio that includes Cold Storage, Food Processing, or high-tech Industrial projects.
• The Technical IQ: You understand the pressure differentials of a freezer, the importance of heated floor slabs, and the logistics of NH3 systems.
• Client-Facing Prowess: You can sit in a C-suite boardroom and explain why a certain insulated panel is worth the extra $200k in long-term energy savings.
• The "Generalist" Skills: Master of Procore, P6, and the ability to mentor junior APMs into the next generation of specialists.

ABOUT THE CANDIDATE

• Pre-Construction Strategy: Partnering with clients early to consult on refrigeration options (CO2 vs. Ammonia), slab-on-grade designs, and thermal efficiency.
• Specialized Procurement: Managing long-lead items unique to cold storage—refrigeration racks, high-speed doors, and specialized IMP systems.
• Thermal Integrity Oversight: Ensuring the design eliminates all "thermal bridges" and that the vapor barrier is 100% continuous.
• Financial Leadership: Total P&L responsibility for projects where "getting it right the first time" is the only option. One leak in a cold room can cost millions in ruined product.

About the Company

Essential Construction & Maintenance Services (ECMS) partners with leading U.S. food retailers to safely execute critical construction and maintenance projects—delivering an exceptional experience for customers and employees inside active stores.

Based in Braselton, GA, ECMS has built a reputation as a trusted partner to national brands by operating with a clear set of values: Safety, Urgency, Selflessness, Integrity, and Excellence. Employees consistently describe ECMS as an encouraging, high-trust environment where performance and people both matter.

About the Role ECMS is hiring a Project Manager (Cold Storage) to oversee large-scale industrial cold storage construction projects across the United States. This "cradle-to-grave" role manages the full project lifecycle for national accounts, specializing in complex environments featuring massive refrigerated panel systems and high-speed doors.

Key Responsibilities Full Project Lifecycle & Execution

• Own projects from initial scoping and bidding through to final invoicing
• Manage a portfolio of 5–7 concurrent industrial projects (exceeding $5M in annual revenue)
• Create clarity around priorities, timelines, and commitments for all stakeholders

Field Leadership & Quality Control

• Spend approximately two days per week on-site to ensure excellence and subcontractor alignment
• Coordinate closely with on-site superintendents to resolve technical field issues in real-time
• Maintain rigorous safety standards (OSHA 30) in active industrial environments

Account Management & Relationship Building

• Act as the primary point of contact for national accounts, building trust through consistent communication
• Ensure seamless execution of refrigerated panel systems, high-speed doors, and suspended ceilings
• Support the growth of active accounts through high-touch engagement and professional deliverables

Operational Excellence

• Utilize Smartsheets and Microsoft Project to track project health and milestones
• Collaborate with the leadership team to build scalable systems as the Cold Storage division grows
• Embody the "Humble, Hungry, and Smart" mindset to drive team success

Job Summary

Job Description

First year warehouse selectors earning potential is now up to $30+/hour!

Join our team and experience the benefits of being a part of Giant Eagle. The Warehouse Selector role is pivotal in our success, in this role at Cleveland Cold Storage, you'll enjoy:

• 4 Day Work Week: We understand the importance of work-life balance. We are closed on Sundays to give you a dedicated weekend day off! Enjoy consistent scheduling working Saturday + 3 days during the week. New hires start on 2nd shift 12:00pm-10:30pm; bids for 1st shift available after training.
• Weekly Labor Standard Bonuses: Exceeding our goals matters! You'll earn weekly bonuses by surpassing our labor standards, recognizing your performance and dedication to getting the job done - earn up to an extra $9/hour!
• Supportive Environment: Join a team that values your contributions and supports your development. We match you with dedicated one-on-one training for the first full two weeks then coach you along the way to ensure you are set up to succeed!
• Comprehensive Benefits: Healthcare, dental, vision, Rx, 401K, all starting PPE including coat, pants, hat and gloves are provided by us we got you covered!
• Career Growth: Develop a fulfilling career, explore advancement opportunities within the same facility or another of our 400+ locations.

Job Requirements

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months
• Experience Desired: Electric pallet jack experience a plus
• Education Required: No High School diploma required
• Lifting Requirement: Up to 100 pounds
• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Must have the ability to count.
• Accurately select product by matching slot numbers and product descriptions using a voice-activated warehouse management system.
• Lift and carry cases of up to 100 lbs. from pick slots and place them onto pallets; cases must be lifted from floor level, shoulder level and overhead.
• Meet and maintain established productivity standards.
• Construct sturdy, balanced pallet loads from various sizes and weights of cases for damage-free shipping.
• Shrink-wrap and stage completed pallets of selected product in proper shipping lanes for loading.
• Communicate with supervisors regarding safety, equipment, damaged goods, and any problems or issues that may arise.
• Have flexibility in scheduling and availability to work the times, shifts, days, and overtime as necessary to meet the company's production needs.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules, including safe operation of equipment and helping to maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Appropriately follow food safety procedures.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties in the warehouse as needed and assigned.

Starting Rate of Pay

About Us

Join SecureSpace Management LLC as a Self-Storage Store Manager and embark on an exciting career where you can make a meaningful impact in people's lives every single day. As part of our dynamic and diverse team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our company's future as we expand from 75 to 150 stores within the next few years. Get ready for competitive wages, a healthy work/life balance, and abundant career development opportunities.

What makes a Store Manager at a SecureSpace Management LLC Self-Storage facility different than the other storage opportunities?

• We truly promote from within. We are opening 30+ stores in 2025, which provides a great opportunity for career growth. Currently over 40% of our District Store Coordinators started as Store Managers with SecureSpace.
• 62% of move-ins are completed online with the help of our US-based customer success team. They arrive at your store already booked and paid!
• Our stores are fully owned and operated, no managed properties to deal with.
• All of our Auctions are done online, no in-person auctions.
• Co-develop your shift schedules with your team, your input is valued and respected.

Are you an energetic, friendly, and ambitious self-starter yearning for career growth? Look no further because we want you to join our team TODAY.

To sweeten the deal, we're offering a $1,500 retention bonus, paid in two installments within your first year of employment. Performance and attendance requirements apply; ask a Recruiter for details!

Self-Storage Store Manager Responsibilities:

• Exceeding sales goals by effectively promoting unit rentals, unit warranties, moving supplies, and garnering positive reviews.
• Guiding and assisting new customers throughout the rental process, ensuring smooth and seamless transactions.
• Personally reaching out to potential reservations to confirm their moving dates and secure their storage unit.
• Proactively managing past due tenants and efficiently handling paperwork associated with the lien/auction process.
• Delivering exceptional customer service to our existing customers, going above and beyond to meet their needs.
• Conducting daily property walks to maintain security, cleanliness, and upkeep, including tasks like checking locks, cleaning units, restocking supplies, and performing light maintenance duties.
• Communicating results, updates, and recommendations clearly and effectively to the District Manager and Leadership Team.

SecureSpace Management LLC is where your passion for helping others and your drive for professional growth converge. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to be part of a company that truly values and invests in its employees. Apply now and unlock a future full of possibilities.

Self-Storage Store Manager Skills and Experience:

• Need to be able to move about the entire 1-acre property (both indoors and outdoors) for customer tours of the facility, to receive, move and restock inventory in boxes up to 50 pounds (on occasion), to position self for inspection and general maintenance tasks, to recognize potential maintenance, safety, and fire issues, and to operate roll-up doors to storage units.
• Willing to do some travel (on occasion) to another location for certain scheduled shifts.
• Our office is open on weekends, but we are as flexible as possible with scheduling to help you achieve a great work-life balance.

Self-Storage Store Manager Benefits:

• A work/life balance that allows you to work 5 days a week by co-developing your own schedule with your team.
• An outstanding company culture with growth opportunities throughout the U.S.
• Competitive starting pay + monthly bonus opportunity
• Paid Time Off + company holidays
• 401(k) with a generous matching program
• Expansive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Free 10x15 Self Storage Unit!

SecureSpace Management LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. SecureSpace Management LLC complies with all applicable disability laws and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, perform essential job functions, or access other employment-related benefits, please contact Human Resources at .

We are living our Purpose - To Care Deeply about People, Helping them to Eat Well and Be Happy. This Purpose guides everything we do and is why we are in business. We are using our service priorities - Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency to help us make decisions at work every day and are critical to the success of our business goals.

To deliver a great customer experience while pricing, stocking and rotating merchandise in the Frozen Department; to maintain a neat, clean and visually appealing department and to perform other tasks as required in an efficient and safe manner, within Company policy.

The minimum required qualifications for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Ability to proficiently read, write, speak, analyze, interpret, and understand the English language.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to stand/walk for the duration of a scheduled shift.
• Ability to stand, bend, twist, reach, push, pull and regularly lift 25 lbs., and occasionally lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work with fresh, dried and/or processed products, spices and powdered substances without negative allergic consequences.
• Ability to climb a ladder to retrieve items from overhead racking and storage areas.
• Ability to work in refrigerated coolers and high moisture rooms for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work in varying temperatures.
• Ability to tolerate dust and cleaning agents during routine housekeeping duties.
• Ability to interact with Customers in a friendly and helpful way.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to work all assigned work schedules and comply with all time and attendance policies.

Performance of the essential functions of this position require the Associate to possess the minimum qualifications listed above. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain Department sanitation and QA standards, including securing helium tanks, sweeping, mopping, removing cardboard and refuse as needed.
• Operate a baler and compactor.
• Be alert to temperatures and operating condition of refrigerated storage areas and display cases; promptly communicate any problems or equipment failures to key person in charge.
• Be knowledgeable of the various types of Frozen products; including taste, preparation method or use, price differences, etc.
• Utilize CGO to maintain and order merchandise to keep product in stock, including using Hand Held Terminal.
• Utilize and maintain equipment as required by department; report any equipment problems immediately.
• Maintain required communication within the Department and Company.
• Maintain a clean, neat, organized and safe work environment.
• Clean and sanitize all work surfaces, utensils and equipment in accordance with Department of Sanitation and QA standards.
• Keep floor clear of debris and spills.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Local, State and Federal regulations as they pertain to the Frozen Foods operation.
• Perform all duties in accordance with Company rules, policies, safety requirements, and security standards and all Local, State and Federal health and civil code regulations.
• Dress and groom according to Company policy, including uniform, name badge and hat or hair restraint requirements.
• Perform duties in accordance with QA hand washing standards and use disposable gloves when handling food.
• Perform duties in accordance with in the Company's HAZCOM program and adhere to manufacturer's label instructions for the safe and proper use of all chemical products.
• Greet all Customers and provide them with prompt, courteous service and assistance.
• Perform all duties in accordance with all ShopRite Service Priorities (Safety, Friendliness, Presentation, and Efficiency).
• Regularly lift, pull, push and rotate merchandise that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 50 lbs.
• Unload trucks and transport merchandise to Frozen Foods Department that weights 25 lbs., and that occasionally weights up to 650 lbs.
• Stand at work station for duration of scheduled shift, which may exceed 8 hours per day.
• Check prices and be knowledgeable about location of items in the store.
• Promote for sale any current charitable promotions to Customers.
• Understand and adhere to Company shrink guidelines as relates to departmental operations.
• Assist Frozen Manager as needed.
• When required, price items accurately and legibly using approved price marking devices.
• Ensure that featured sale merchandise is attractively signed to stimulate sales.
• Accurately record markups and markdowns, in-store use of merchandise, and bad merchandise/ spoilage write offs in accordance with Company policies.
• Maintain Unit Price Labels (Tags) for all items, doing price changes as required.
• Validate deliveries to invoice documents and utilize the receiving log, placing signed invoices in appropriate area.
• Fully stock and rotate all frozen merchandise in cases, shelves and other applicable displays according to tag allocation and department standards.
• Unload and secure received product in appropriate refrigerated storage areas using power or hand jack, carts, u-boats or bossies as needed.
• Block and face all products in accordance to Company policy or as assigned.
• Complete all applicable department training programs.
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Must be 18 years or older to operate balers, hi-lo's, power jacks, and slicing machines.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Important Disclaimer Notice: The above statements are only intended to represent the essential job functions and general nature of the work being performed and are not exhaustive of the tasks that an Associate may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require Associates to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or the work environment change. This job description is not a guarantee of employment.

This position is eligible for vision, dental, life insurance, and legal plan benefits, which become available on a graduated basis over time according to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement (\"CBA\"). Paid time off (sick time, personal days, vacation days, and holidays) will accrue on a graduated basis over time in accordance with the CBA. Retirement benefits (pension or 401k) become available over time in accordance with the CBA.

Job Category: Operations Group

Requisition Number: FROZE002893

Location: Lewes, DE 19958, USA

Position Title: Frozen Food Clerk

Department: Grocery

Reports To: Frozen Food Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary:

To maintain pricing, stocking, and rotation of merchandise in the frozen food department.

Essential Job Functions:

• Assist in unloading the merchandise.
• Transport stock for storage to stock areas.
• Open cartons and price items (if needed) accurately.
• Keep store shelves fully stocked according to tag allocations.
• Assist in building store displays.
• Keep perishable merchandise rotated and pull out-of-code product as needed.
• Control level of damaged goods.
• Properly present assigned section prior to leaving at the end of scheduled work shift.
• Observe policies and procedures established for each department.
• Greet customers who come into the store and be observant.
• Maintain a neat appearance according to the company's dress code policy.
• Abid by all company policies as stated in the Employee Handbook.

Supplemental Job Functions:

• Maintenance of price and protection program.
• Housekeeping of sales and back room areas.
• Assist with front-end service when needed.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to read and write to properly tag merchandise, maintain proper inventory level and ensure rotation of product.
• Ability to unload, transport, and place merchandise in specific areas.
• Ability to lift up to seventy (70) pounds at least forty percent (40%) of the time.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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Job Type

Part-time

Description

We are looking for a candidate in our dairy/frozen dept. The candidate for this position would be responsible for the overall conditions of the sales floor, cooler, and freezers. Communication with management while having a team member approach to the job. Smile, greet, and be courteous to customers. Be punctual, work your schedule, conduct yourself at all times in a professional manner, and assist in any way possible. Maintain stocking and rotation of merchandise in the dairy/frozen department.

* Starting Wage - $13.70

* Available Benefits, Subject to Eligibility -Flexible scheduling, Paid Time Off, Health Insurance, Retirement plans

* Working in a cold environment at times.

* Physical demands may include standing, walking, and squatting.

* Lifting up to 40lbs.

* You may use a pallet jack, forklift, box cutter, and a compactor at times.

* Excellent customer service is a must.

* The shifts may vary but are mostly afternoons, weekends, and holidays.

This position also offers the opportunity for many outstanding benefits including health insurance, pension, 401k, paid time off, along with other elective benefits.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age.

Dairy Department

Frozen Department

Grocery Retail

Part Time

Customer Service