Forklift Operator

About the role

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World. For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors, and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh, and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation, and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well-being. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Primary Responsibility

• Efficiently and safely load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout facility.
• Effectively stack and store merchandise, pick and assemble orders for shipment, check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation, while labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as directed by management.
• In compliance with OSHA standards, operate equipment (sit down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk behinds, single/double pallet jacks and RF scanners) in a manner that promotes safety.
• Must be able to meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties such as inventory, cleaning, or forklift battery changes and may be required to perform other duties outside of normal responsibilities as needed.

What You’ll Do

Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing 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.

What Experience And Education You Need

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, talking, hearing, using hands to handle or feel, use close vision, use hands to grasp, handle or feel, use distance vision, use fingers to touch, feel or operate controls, use arms and legs to lift, carry, push, pull, twist or turn, use feet to stand, walk, or balance, use body to maintain balance, use body to maintain posture, use body to maintain coordination, use body to maintain flexibility, use body to maintain endurance, use body to maintain strength, use body to maintain dexterity, use body to maintain agility, use body to maintain coordination, use body to maintain flexibility, use body to maintain endurance, use body to maintain strength, use body to maintain dexterity, use body to maintain agility, use body to maintain coordination, use body to maintain flexibility, use body to maintain endurance, use body to maintain strength, use body to maintain dexterity, use body to 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