Cold-Chain Forklift Operator: Safe Loads, Precise Picks

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator to ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down/stand-up forklifts and RF scanners in a cold storage environment.

Under general supervision, you will load/unload freight, stack and store merchandise, and pick/assemble orders for shipment, while adhering to OSHA standards and maintaining a clean, efficient workspace. GED preferred with 3 months related experience.

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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator to ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down/stand-up forklifts and RF scanners in a cold storage environment.

Under general supervision, you will load/unload freight, stack and store merchandise, and pick/assemble orders for shipment, while adhering to OSHA standards and maintaining a clean, efficient workspace. GED preferred with 3 months related experience.