What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Americold?
Americold provides temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation to food producers, restaurants, schools and retail outlets such as grocery stores. We're proud to provide an essential link in the food industry supply chain and to help put food on tables around the world.
Under general supervision, Lift Truck Operator (LTO), Warehouse Worker 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, stand up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.
What You'll Do
• Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Efficiently stack and safely store the merchandise in the designated areas.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped.
• Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage.
• Operate radio frequency equipment.
What Experience You Need
• Equipment experience preferred
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Worked in cold environment preferred.
• High School Diploma or similar preferred.
What Could Set You Apart
• Requires ability to work independently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to complete work or to attend meetings
Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities, and Drug Free Workforce
