Forklift Operator

About the Role

Americold Logistics, LLC is a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics, connecting producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. We are seeking a Forklift Operator to join our team and contribute to our mission of helping customers feed the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products.
• Utilize equipment including, but not limited to, sit down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and radio frequency equipment.
• Efficiently and safely load and unload freight.
• Move products to storage throughout the facility.
• 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.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform inventory, cleaning, and forklift battery changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Equipment Operation: Sit down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk behinds, single/double pallet jacks, RF scanners.
• Safety Compliance: OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends as assigned.
• Adherence to attendance policies.
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

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