Counterbalance Operator - Cold Storage

C&K Trucking, LLC; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

C&K Trucking, LLC is looking for a full-time Counterbalance Operator in Rincon, Georgia. The role involves operating a forklift for the movement of goods within a facility, ensuring compliance with food safety programs. Candidates should be detail-oriented and able to work in a refrigerated environment.

Responsibilities include conducting forklift inspections, maintaining a safe work area, and coordinating with warehouse leadership. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and with a team.
• Forklift certification is desired but not required.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily inspections of the forklift.
• Operate within HACCP guidelines for safe handling.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Data entry

Time management

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Forklift

RF handheld devices

Job description

Company Overview

MEDLOG Cold Storage/C&K Holdings is a leader in the cold chain supply industry, specializing in the importing and exporting of high-quality products. We are committed to excellence, customer satisfaction, and compliance with industry standards.

Position Summary

Work Location: In person

Shift: 2nd Shift - 3:30pm - Midnight

The warehouse Counterbalance Operator job functions are related to the movement of goods and materials within the facility with a forklift. The Counterbalance operators are involved in the process of loading, unloading, use of slip sheet attachment, use of layer picker(slatting / deslatting) and overall movement of pallets within the facility.

Primary Tasks & Responsibilities

• Comply with facility food safety and defense programs as outlined in the BRCGS requirements.
• Conduct daily inspections of the forklift or MHE to ensure its safety and ability to perform necessary operations.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
• Operate under HACCP guidelines for the safe and secure handling of fresh and frozen proteins.
• Pallet movement/product handling within unloading, loading, slip sheet attachment, layer pick attachment and other product movement tasks within the facility.
• Ability to use handheld or lift mounted computers (RF) to process the workload.
• Coordinate work with the warehouse leadership and efficiently carry out those work assignments.
• Complete required training for license renewal as required.
• Ability to work in a refrigerated and freezer environment with temperatures ranging from +38 to -27 degrees.
• Comply with company policies and procedures along with all customer requirements.
• Maintain and work in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education / Experience

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution with related experience preferred, but not required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Forklift certification is not required but is desired.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must have a very high level of detail and accuracy.
• Data entry and documentation.
• The ability to work overtime and weekends as required to meet customer expectations.
• Must have a solid work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate work with co-workers and take instructions from leadership.
• Awareness of the food safety requirements and company procedures for properly handling goods and supplies.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all deadlines to meet customer service requirements.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Job Type

Full-time