Forklift Operator

What You'll Do

You will supervise and coordinate warehouse operations for an assigned team on a shift basis, focusing on efficient receiving, warehousing, and shipping of customer products to meet service and cost objectives. You will ensure quality standards are maintained, oversee shift communication, and direct staff to achieve operational goals. Travel may be required.

Essential Functions

• Supervise and coordinate unloading of inbound shipments, stacking of products, and picking and staging of outbound shipments to maintain quality standards
• Ensure accuracy and condition of inbound and outbound shipments
• Facilitate cross communication between shifts and conduct shift meetings
• Oversee safe operation of materials handling equipment and maintain a clean and secure work area
• Ensure staff compliance with safety policies, investigate and report safety incidents, and conduct operations in accordance with OSHA and MSDS standards
• Direct work schedules, assign duties, and evaluate employee performance, including preparing records and reports
• Address personnel issues, assess training needs, and collaborate with staff and management to resolve work-related problems
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or warehouse experience required, or successful completion of Americold's internship program, or a bachelor's degree
• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
• Forklift certification required
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, calculators, desktop computers, and photocopiers

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to perform or assist with complex or skilled warehouse tasks
• Ability to supervise employees effectively
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate and resolve work-related problems
• Willingness to mentor and support employee development
• Experience working in a union environment preferred

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 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.