Forklift Lead Operator: Safe, Efficient Shipping

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Bloomingdale (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a Forklift Operator to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts and RF equipment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficiency across loading, unloading, and inventory tasks.

The position requires the ability to meet production standards, work in varied temperatures, and handle heavy lifting while maintaining a clean work environment. On-site work with potential shift flexibility is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three 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 scanners

Inventory control

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Pallet jacks

RF scanners

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

OSHA safety standards

Job description

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a Forklift Operator to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts and RF equipment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficiency across loading, unloading, and inventory tasks.

The position requires the ability to meet production standards, work in varied temperatures, and handle heavy lifting while maintaining a clean work environment. On-site work with potential shift flexibility is expected.