Cold Storage Forklift Operator

MWCold; Canton, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertical Cold Storage in Canton, MI is seeking a Warehouse Specialist to operate forklifts, verify inventory, package shipments, and maintain accuracy using scanners.

The role requires prior warehouse experience, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and a safety-conscious approach in a fast-paced team environment; Monday–Friday 6AM–2:30PM with full-time benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience desired.
• Prior use of forklift and other motorized equipment preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.
• Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.

Responsibilities

• Verify items received and shipped by checking information and recording counts.
• Maintain inventory by labeling and placing materials in stock and recording locations.
• Prepare product for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, loading and securing.
• Document shipment by recording units shipped.
• Drive forklifts and other powered equipment safely according to procedures.
• Maintain equipment by performing pre-use inspections and arranging repairs.
• Use scanners to maintain accurate inventory through location recording.
• Communicate within a team and support supervisory duties as needed.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Powered Industrial Vehicles experience

Customer service experience

Strong math skills

Tools

Forklift

Power jack

High lift

Job description

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Cold Storage Forklift Operator

Full Time Semi-Skilled Canton, MI, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2030

Monday through Friday 6AM-2:30PM

Do you have experience working in a warehouse, specifically operating Powered Industrial Vehicles, or ready to take the next step in your career? Well then Vertical Cold Storage is looking for you to join our team as a Warehouse Specialist!

Vertical Cold Storage is a leader in our industry, as well as an employer of choice because not only do we offer a competitive wage, but we offer a competitive benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, 401k match, PTO, referral bonus and more.

Why Vertical Cold Storage needs you:

We need you to help us provide top notch service by being cross-trained and performing a wide-range of warehouse duties in an accurate and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Verify items received and being shipped by checking identifying information of items, inspecting condition of items, and recording count/measure of items following established procedures.
• Maintain inventory by identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; record location of inventory using recognized practices.
• Prepare product for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, loading and securing product by means of defined procedures.
• Document product shipment by recording units shipped using defined processes.
• Drive and use Powered Industrial Vehicles to perform job which can typically include forklift, power jack and high lift.
• Maintain certifications to use powered equipment through safe work practices and following of procedures
• Maintain material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections, following appropriate operating procedures and requesting repairs.
• Use hand-held scanner and vehicle mounted units to maintain accurate inventory control through proper recording of locations of pallets and/or cases.
• Monitor condition of cases and integrity of pallets. Report substandard or out-of-specification items to Supervision.
• Place labels on cases or loads in accordance with customer specifications.
• Process inventory by stacking, un-stacking, restacking, wrapping, and unwrapping pallets and cases of product according to customer specifications.
• Insert or remove dividers between cases as instructed.
• Complete general housekeeping that includes sweeping and emptying garbage
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Communicate positively and effectively within a Team environment.
• Meet attendance requirements of the position.
• Stretch wrap pallets using either manually or using a powered machine
• Maintain a safe working environment by following safety rules and regulations.
• Safely perform job duties by maintaining a safe working environment, following safety rules and regulations, being aware of surroundings, not using machines unless trained and other techniques.
• Support assigned duties of the warehouse supervision to assist in the operations of the facility.
• Other duties to be assigned as business necessitates

Job Qualifications - Education and Experience:

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience desired
• Prior use of forklift and other motorized equipment preferred
• Customer service experience preferred
• Use strong math skills to count and multiply accurately.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly stand and walk for 8 or more hours in a day.
• Must be able to work in a freezer/refrigerator environment
• Effectively handle lifting, pushing, pulling up to 60 pounds frequently
• Frequently bend, twist, stoop, grip, climb or balance, and reach with hands and arms.