Forklift Operator

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is hiring a Forklift Operator in Brooklyn Park, MN. The role involves safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down/stand-up forklifts and RF scanners.

You will load, unload, stack, label, and move merchandise while maintaining accuracy and a clean work environment. Requirements 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.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends as assigned.
• Adherence to attendance policies by showing up to assigned shift on time.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout the 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.
• Operate equipment in a manner that promotes safety in compliance with OSHA standards.
• Meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform inventory, cleaning, or forklift battery changes and other duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sit-down forklifts

Stand-up forklifts

High-reach forklifts

Stand-up straddle trucks

Walk behinds

Pallet jacks

Double pallet jacks

RF scanners

Job description

Primary Responsibility

Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to, sit down and stand‑up forklifts, high‑reach forklifts, stand‑up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.

What You'll Do

• Efficiently and safely load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout the 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.
• 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.

What Experience and Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to work independently.
• Flexibility to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or attend meetings as assigned, and adherence to attendance policies by showing up to assigned shift on time.
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, you must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently requiring the ability to drive a forklift, sit, hear, or talk, use close vision, use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, and type and manipulate controls. Employees are occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
• Must be able to tolerate working environments with indoor controlled temperatures varying from 32 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as outdoor ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• May stand to rebuild pallets with products; requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8‑10‑12 hour shift. Occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must lift boxes of varying weights from 10 lbs. up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets without assistance. Must be able to lift and carry product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.
• Wear clothing, boots, headgear, and gloves that protect against the cold.
• Must use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards/requirements.

The Company’s good‑faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $21.54 hourly.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.