Warehouse Laborer

Warehouse LaborerJoin 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.Job DescriptionUnder general supervision, the Warehouse Laborer will manually move freight, stock, and other materials, and ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food and non-food products.Manually load and unload freight in a temperature-controlled warehouse.Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate area, pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped.Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation, perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.Perform other duties as assigned.What Experience and Education You NeedHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.What Could Set You ApartAbility to work independently.Ability to work varied schedules including weekends and early morning shifts.Ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.Physical RequirementsAble to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) to minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius), as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).Able to climb ladders or step ladders.Able to tolerate heights up to 30 ft. (9 meters) and be able to access elevated products from inside 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 perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.Depending on specific role, must be able to lift boxes of varying weights up 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 required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Able to hear and speak in order to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, as well as able to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.