Warehouse Laborer

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a values-oriented company dedicated to feeding the world as a Warehouse Laborer. In this role, you will be responsible for manually moving freight and ensuring the safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of products. Working in a temperature-controlled environment, you will load and unload freight, stack merchandise, and maintain a clean workspace. This position requires attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to safety standards. If you are ready to contribute to a mission-driven team and enjoy a dynamic work environment, this opportunity is for you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred for this role.
• Ability to work independently and pay attention to details.

Responsibilities

• Manually load and unload freight in a temperature-controlled warehouse.
• Stack and store merchandise accurately and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Primary Responsibility:

Under general supervision, the Warehouse Laborer will manually move freight, stock and other materials. The Warehouse Worker will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food and non-food products.

What You’ll Do:

1. Manually load and unload freight in temperature-controlled warehouse and other locations as directed by management.
2. 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.
3. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and a clean/orderly work environment.
4. Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety in compliance with OSHA standards.
5. Perform other duties as assigned, participate in physical inventories, as needed, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What Experience and Education You Need:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

What Could Set You Apart:

1. Requires ability to work independently.
2. Must be able to work varied schedule including weekend and early morning shifts.
3. Requires the ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.
4. May work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings, as directed and authorized by management.

Physical Requirements:

1. Able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
2. May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
3. Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.
4. May stand to rebuild pallets with products. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-hour shift.
5. Must transfer boxes weighing up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets. Lifting and carrying product 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer:

Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world.

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