SQF Food Grade Warehousing
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Managing food storage and distribution requires strict safety, compliance, and efficiency. At Progressive Logistics Inc./ PL Cold Inc., our SQF-certified food-grade warehouse meets the highest standards for handling, storing, and distributing food products safely and effectively.
With over 30 years of experience in third-party logistics (3PL), we provide climate-controlled, freezer and cooler storage, real-time inventory tracking, and seamless fulfillment services to help food industry businesses meet regulatory requirements and supply chain demands. Get in touch with our experts today!
Why Work With A SQF Certified Warehouse?
An SQF certification is more than a compliance badge—it’s a commitment to safe food handling, traceability, and quality control. Certified by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI) and recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), our facilities undergo regular independent audits to ensure full compliance with industry standards.
Security Monitored Facilities
With 24/7 surveillance and controlled access, our facility protects your inventory against theft, contamination, and environmental hazards.
Controlled Temperature Environment
From -20°F freezer storage to customized climate-controlled rooms, we provide flexible temperature options for all food product types. Current ser point is -5 Degrees farenheit.
Successful Order Fulfillment
Our real-time inventory tracking system ensures seamless order picking, packing, and shipping, reducing errors and improving efficiency.
Shared/Public Warehouse Space
We offer dedicated and shared warehousing solutions, allowing you to optimize cost and space based on your business needs.
Comprehensive 3PL SQF Warehouse Services
At Progressive Logistics Inc./ PL Cold Inc., we offer a full suite of logistics and warehousing solutions tailored to the food industry, including:
- Racked or Bulk Freezer, Cooler, and Climate Controlled
- Order Pallet Picking / Case Picking
- Transloading
- Cross Docking and Load Consolidation
- State of the Art Radio Frequency (RF) and Warehouse Management System (WMS)
- Electronic Data Interfaces (EDI)
- Customer Web Portal — Secure portal 24 hours a day. Customers can access lot information/histories, pending/shipped orders, run inventory reports, and email HTML and/or CSV file formats of pertinent queries performed.
- Customizable WMS — Customer workflow customization simple to complex; it includes documents, special picking preferences by product and/or consignee, labels, etc. Customers can track all movement of products from receipt to shipment confirmation in real time
Customizable Inventory Tracking — Dates, pallet license plates, box serial numbers, production batch codes, weights, track establishment numbers, etc.
Storage Solutions
We offer climate-controlled storage for food products requiring frozen, chilled, or ambient conditions:
- Freezer Storage (-20°F to 0°F) – Ideal for frozen meats, seafood, and perishable goods.
- Cooler Storage (35°F) – Designed for dairy, produce, and beverages.
- Meat Cooler Storage (29°F)
- Dry & Ambient Storage (<70°F to <50% RH) – Secure, humidity-controlled space for packaged and non-perishable foods.
- QuickFreeze™ Technology – High-velocity air movement for rapid product cooling.
- Custom Temperature Adjustments – Solutions tailored to specific food storage requirements.
Inventory Management & Fulfillment
Our 3PL warehousing solutions are designed for high-volume order fulfillment, ensuring your products move efficiently through the supply chain.
- Order Picking & Assembly – Full pallet, case picking, and custom order processing.
- RF Barcode Scanning – Precise inventory tracking for real-time stock updates.
- Labeling & Stamping – Compliance labeling for food products before distribution.
- Stretch Wrapping & Palletizing – Secure product packaging for transportation.
Handling & Logistics Services
As a full-service 3PL provider, we streamline food logistics with:
- Tempering – Controlled temperature adjustments for food products.
- Cross-Docking & Load Consolidation – Reducing storage time and improving distribution efficiency.
- Transloading & Transportation Coordination – Seamless container transfers and freight solutions.
Other
In addition to all our other services, we can also assist you with:
- Case Weight Taking: RF bar code scan to retrieve and tally catch weight boxes with recap total.
- Clamp Equipment Loading / Unloading: Forklift mounted attachment used for the mechanical handling and palletizing of product.
- Cross Dock / Trans-loading: Receiving product in full pallet quantities to be staged for immediate reshipment.
- Hand-stack Loading / Unloading: Manpower provided to palletize or floor load individual cases/units.
- Labeling / Stamping: Product packaging or cases that need to be specially stamped or labeled
- Re-Palletizing, Spreader: Insertion and removal.
- Short Hold Storage: Intact customer orders received and held in storage for short periods (usually less than 3 days) prior to pick-up or re-shipment.
- Slip-sheet Loading / Unloading: Pallet quantities of the product received or shipped using slip-sheet and forklift equipment with special attachment.
Why Location Matters for Food Logistics
Strategically located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Progressive Logistics/ PL Cold is positioned as a national distribution hub for fast, efficient food transportation. Our warehouse is:
- Twenty minutes from the Canadian National (CN) Indianapolis Intermodal Terminal.
- Thirty minutes from Indianapolis International Airport and the FedEx Express Hub.
- Connected to major interstate highways for nationwide distribution.
This proximity to rail, air, and highway networks ensures faster delivery times and lower shipping costs for food suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors.
The Value of SQF Food-Grade Warehousing
For food producers and distributors, SQF Food Safety Certification is more than a requirement—it’s a competitive advantage. With Progressive Logistics/ PL Cold as your 3PL SQF warehouse partner, you benefit from:
- Risk Management: Reduced contamination risks, recalls, and compliance issues.
- Market Access: Retailers and food service providers require SQF certification for supply chain approval.
- Operational Efficiency: Optimized warehousing processes to cut waste and improve fulfillment speed.
Customer Confidence: Strengthened brand reputation through higher food safety standards.
Partner with Progressive Logistics/ PL Cold for Food-Grade Warehousing Solutions
At Progressive Logistics Inc./ PL Cold Inc., we prioritize food safety, inventory accuracy, and logistics efficiency to support the demands of the food industry. Whether you need temperature-controlled storage, order fulfillment, or nationwide distribution, our SQF food-grade warehousing solutions provide the reliability and compliance your business needs.
Contact us today to discuss your food warehousing requirements. Request a quote and discover how our SQF-certified 3PL solutions can streamline your operations.
