Forklift Operator (3rd Shift)

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a Warehouse Order Selector to accurately assemble and pick store orders, loading cases onto pallets using Talkman and pallet jack. You will verify quantities, prepare pallets, and move loads to dock areas.

The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety procedures, and flexibility to work weekends or early shifts. Physical requirements include lifting up to 80 lbs and operating warehouse equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Availability for weekends and early morning shifts.
• Ability to lift up to 80 lbs and move pallets up to 6 ft.
• Experience with warehouse equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and select cases from pick slots for store orders daily using Talkman and pallet jack.
• Prepare voice template in Talkman, verify store numbers, and perform counts.
• Secure, wrap, label, and palletize loads and move to dock or staging area.
• Conduct safety inspections, report hazards, and maintain safe working conditions.
• Uphold warehouse security and perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Shift flexibility

Team communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Talkman

RF equipment

Pallet jack

High-reach truck

WIN system

Job description

What You'll Do

Under general supervision, the Warehouse Order Selector will assemble and select cases from pick slots for store orders daily in an accurate, efficient, and productive manner and assemble orders onto plastic pallets using a Talkman and pallet jack.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and load the voice template into the Talkman unit for a specific warehouse selecting location, ensure that all cases and pallets are properly identified with the correct store number, and perform count/exception on pick slot locations if quantities are less than those requested by the Talkman.
• Secure selected cases, conduct final pallet preparations by wrapping the selected load and applying shipping labels, and prepare assembled case pick pallets and move them from picking areas to a dock door or staging area.
• Perform visual and operational vehicle safety inspections, report unsafe vehicles to the shift supervisor or maintenance personnel, observe and report any other unsafe and unsanitary conditions that could cause employee and/or customer accidents, and correct these conditions when appropriate, all while complying with applicable occupational health and safety standards.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse, uphold a safe clean and orderly work environment and perform other assigned duties/tasks that may be outside of normal responsibilities as needed.

What Experience and Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to pay attention to detail and adhere to safety procedures while working independently to meet deadlines/production standards set by the company.
• An ability to work varied schedules including weekends and early morning shifts.
• Considerable skill in efficiently and safely lifting, stacking, and building quality pallets.
• Knowledge of WIN system, inbound/outbound processes, loading and quad layout systems, along with skills in operating warehouse equipment such as: Talkman, RF equipment, pallet jack (double and triple), and high-reach truck.
• Skills in communicating effectively with supervisors and department managers.

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.