Forklift Operator

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Oldmans Township (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a Warehouse Lumper to load and unload merchandise under supervision, adhering to safety, performance and accuracy standards. This role requires manual handling and teamwork in a cold environment.

Responsibilities include verifying container information, securing trailers, unloading by style/size/color, building pallets to spec and preparing items for shrink wrap. You must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and perform basic math, with readiness

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify container information according to the execution report and verify appropriate trailer chocking, glad hand locking, and cone procedures prior to the unloading process.
• Manually unload containers by separating each case by style, size, and color and placing them in a separate pallet for each.
• Accurately build and stage each pallet to the correct standard tie high as specified on the execution report and determine if pallets are ready to be shrink wrapped by identifying case quantity and shrink wrapping stage pallets.
• Maintain a safe, clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading instructions

Basic math

Tools

WMS

Job description

What You'll Do

Under general supervisor, the Lumper focuses on loading and unloading merchandise in accordance to established safety, performance, and accuracy standards.

Essential Functions

• Verify container information according to the execution report and verify appropriate trailer chocking, glad hand locking, and cone procedures prior to the unloading process.
• Manually unload containers by separating each case by style, size, and color and placing them in a separate pallet for each.
• Accurately build and stage each pallet to the correct standard tie high as specified on the execution report and determine if pallets are ready to be shrink wrapped by identifying case quantity and shrink wrapping stage pallets.
• Maintain a safe, clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What Experience and Education You Need

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.

What Could Set You Apart

• Possess the ability to understand and operate a Warehouse Management System (WMS) to ensure accurate completion of assignments.
• Ability to work various shifts including evenings or weekends in order to complete objectives or to attend meetings.
• Possess a strong resistance to a cold environment.
• Ability to operate equipment including various electrical tools in a safe, clean, and efficient manner.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from 32 degrees Fahrenheit (0 degrees Celsius) to minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius), as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Able to climb ladders or step ladders.
• Able to tolerate heights up to 30 ft. (9 meters) and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Able to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently over an 8-10-12 hour shift. Occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on specific role, must be able to lift boxes of varying weights up 80 lbs. (36 kg) and carry product a distance of up to 6 ft. (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to hear and speak in order to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, as well as able to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V.