Forklift Operator

About the Role

Americold is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. We are looking for individuals who share our purpose of helping customers feed the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products.
• Load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage.
• Stack and store merchandise.
• Pick and assemble orders for shipment.
• Check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation.
• Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products as directed.
• Operate equipment in compliance with OSHA standards to promote safety.
• Meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform duties such as inventory and cleaning.
• Perform forklift battery changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Equipment operated includes, but is not limited to:
• Sit down forklifts
• Stand-up forklifts
• High-reach forklifts
• Stand-up straddle trucks
• Walk behinds
• Pallet jacks
• Double pallet jacks
• Radio Frequency (RF) equipment
• RF scanners

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends.
• Ability to adhere to attendance policies.
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from 32°F (0°C) to -45°F (-43°C), as well as outside ambient temperatures.
• Able to climb ladders or step ladders.
• Able to tolerate heights up to 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Able to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently over an 8-10-12 hour shift.
• Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to lift boxes up to 80 lbs. (36 kg) and carry product a distance of up to 6 ft. (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to hear and speak to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings.
• Able to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.