Counterbalance Verifier - Cold Storage

C&K Trucking, LLC; Rincon (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

MEDLOG Cold Storage/C&K Holdings is seeking a Counterbalance Operator for a refrigerated warehouse environment. The role involves forklift operation, pallet movement, slip sheet attachments, and layer picking to efficiently move products within the facility.

You will use handheld scanners and RF devices to process transactions and verify inventory against shipping and receiving docs, while maintaining safety and accuracy in a cold setting.

Qualifications

• Experience preferred, but not required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Forklift certification is not required but is desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move pallets and materials within refrigerated facility.
• Perform pallet movement, slip sheet, layer picking, and other material handling tasks.
• Verify inbound/outbound products with documentation.
• Record transactions using WMS and RF devices.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and proper warehouse locations.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

WMS proficiency

Inventory accuracy

Data entry

OSHA compliance

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Forklift certification desired

Tools

RF scanners

Lift-mounted computers

WMS software

Job description

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

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/de-slatting) and overall movement of pallets within the facility.

SHIFT: This shift schedule is Wednesday through Saturday 10am- 8:30pm

Primary Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily inspections of forklifts and/or material handling equipment (MHE) to ensure safe operation and readiness for use.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and sanitary work area.
• Operate under HACCP guidelines for the safe and secure handling of fresh and frozen proteins.
• Perform pallet movement and product handling functions including loading, unloading, slip sheet attachment operations, layer picker operations (slatting/de-slatting), and other material movement activities throughout the facility.
• Utilize handheld scanners, RF devices, and lift-mounted computers to accurately process warehouse transactions and workload assignments.
• Verify inbound and outbound products by confirming item descriptions, quantities, lot numbers, production dates, expiration dates, and pallet counts against shipping and receiving documentation.
• Conduct inventory verification activities to ensure product accuracy and proper warehouse location placement.
• Complete system transactions accurately and timely to maintain inventory integrity within the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Identify, document, and report product discrepancies, damages, shortages, overages, and inventory variances to warehouse leadership.
• Assist with cycle counts, inventory audits, and physical inventory activities as assigned.
• Ensure customer-specific requirements are met during receiving, storage, verification, and shipping processes.
• Coordinate work with warehouse leadership and efficiently carry out assigned responsibilities.
• Complete required training and certification requirements for equipment operation and license renewal as required.
• Ability to work in refrigerated and freezer environments with temperatures ranging from +38°F to -27°F.
• Comply with company policies and procedures, as well as all customer requirements.
• Maintain and work in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education/Experience:

• 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.
• Ability to accurately verify inventory, shipping, and receiving documentation.
• Working knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and RF scanning technology.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inventory discrepancies and documentation errors.
• Basic math and counting skills required for product verification, inventory reconciliation, and cycle counting.
• Ability to maintain inventory accuracy while meeting productivity expectations.

SHIFT: This shift schedule is Wednesday through Saturday 10am- 8:30pm

Benefits

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

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person