Forklift Operator

Americold; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Americold in Commerce City, CO is seeking a Forklift Operator under general supervision to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk-behinds, pallet jacks, and RF equipment. Shift is 5 days on, 2 days off.

Requires 1 year of recent forklift experience; high school diploma preferred. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, ability to meet production standards, and willingness to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three months of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to operate various forklifts safely.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using appropriate equipment.
• Stack and store merchandise, pick and pack orders.
• Assess freight for accuracy, damage, infestation.
• Operate forklifts and RF scanners safely per OSHA.
• Meet production standards and maintain clean work area.
• Assist with inventory and battery changes.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

RF scanners

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

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.

Shift

5 Days on / 2 Days off. Will need one year of recent forklift experience (Sit Down).

What You’ll Do

• 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.

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.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to 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

• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
• Must be able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures ranging from 32°F to –45°F, as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside 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 or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to 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 lift and carry product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.
• Must wear clothing, boots, headgear, and gloves that protect against the cold.
• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to 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 $22.98 hourly.

Americold offers a range of benefits, including medical/dental/vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with Company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP, and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA).

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.