Forklift Operator - Food Warehouse (Safe & Efficient)

Americold Logistics LLC; Benson (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics LLC in Benson, NC is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down/stand-up forklifts, high-reach units, pallet jacks, and RF scanners.

You will load and unload freight, stack and store merchandise, prepare orders for shipment, and maintain a clean, organized facility while meeting production targets and safety guidelines.

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

Punctual attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Sit-down forklifts

Stand-up forklifts

High-reach forklifts

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Job description

Americold Logistics LLC in Benson, NC is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down/stand-up forklifts, high-reach units, pallet jacks, and RF scanners.

You will load and unload freight, stack and store merchandise, prepare orders for shipment, and maintain a clean, organized facility while meeting production targets and safety guidelines.