Cold-Chain Forklift Operator — Safe, Precise Shipping

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products at our Lakeville facility.

You will operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, and RF scanners while meeting production standards in a controlled environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least 3 months of 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.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Inventory control

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Sit-down/stand-up forklifts

High-reach forklifts

Job description

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products at our Lakeville facility.

You will operate sit-down/stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, and RF scanners while meeting production standards in a controlled environment. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and at least 3 months of related experience.