Cold-Chain Forklift Operator | Safe, Efficient, Impactful

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is hiring a Forklift Operator at our Colorado facility in Brighton. Under general supervision, you will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down/stand-up forklifts, RF scanners, and related equipment.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least 3 months of related experience. The shift is 5 days on, 2 days off, with opportunities to work overtime as needed to meet production goals.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Independent worker

Overtime flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Americold is hiring a Forklift Operator at our Colorado facility in Brighton. Under general supervision, you will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down/stand-up forklifts, RF scanners, and related equipment.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least 3 months of related experience. The shift is 5 days on, 2 days off, with opportunities to work overtime as needed to meet production goals.