Forklift Operator

Description

Primary Responsibility:

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.

Friday - Tuesday 3PM - 11PM

1 year of forklift experience

Work in the freezer and cooler

Able to Order select and pick cases

Incentives based on performance and productivity

What Youll Do:

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 Experience and Education You Need:

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

What Could Set You Apart:

An ability to work independently.
Ability to work overtime evenings or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings as assigned and the ability to adhere to attendance policies by showing up to assigned shift on time.
Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them including but not limited to frequently requiring the ability to drive a forklift sit hear or talk use close vision use hands to grasp handle or feel objects and type and manipulate controls. Employees are occasionally required to use distance vision stand kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job the associate:

Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
Must be able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from32 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat cold and precipitation).
Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.
May stand to rebuild pallets with products. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours over anhour shift. Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
Must be able lift boxes of varying weights from 10 lbs. up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets without assistance. Must be able to lift and carry product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.
Wear clothingboots headgear and gloves that protect against the cold.
Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA FMLA and other federal state and local standards/requirements.

The Companys good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $21.00 hourly plus incentives based on performance and productivity.

Americold offers a range of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance STD/LTD coverage 401(k) with Company match FSA life insurance EAP and paid time off some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.
EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.

Required Experience:

IC