Forklift Operator — Cold-Storage Warehouse

Americold; Rochelle (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely receive, store, and ship food products using a range of forklifts and RF equipment at our Florida facility. You will load/unload, pick and pack orders, inspect freight, maintain clean, organized work areas, and comply with OSHA standards while meeting production targets and deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential. Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime, evenings, or weekends as needed.

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

Independent work

Overtime availability

Attention to detail

Education

GED

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

RF scanners

Job description

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely receive, store, and ship food products using a range of forklifts and RF equipment at our Florida facility. You will load/unload, pick and pack orders, inspect freight, maintain clean, organized work areas, and comply with OSHA standards while meeting production targets and deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and reliability are essential. Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a global leader in temperature-controlled logistics with