Forklift Operator - Cold-Storage Warehouse Specialist

Americold; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold asks for a Forklift Operator in Fort Dodge, IA to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts and RF scanners. You will load/unload freight, store merchandise, pick orders, check for damage, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a few months of related experience. Daily duties include adherence to safety protocols, possible overtime, and standing for long shifts as

Qualifications

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

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

Attention to detail

Punctuality/attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Job description

Americold asks for a Forklift Operator in Fort Dodge, IA to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts and RF scanners. You will load/unload freight, store merchandise, pick orders, check for damage, and maintain a clean, safe work environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and a few months of related experience. Daily duties include adherence to safety protocols, possible overtime, and standing for long shifts as