Forklift Operator Lead

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. in Baytown, Texas, is seeking a Warehouse Worker who ensures safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products. This role requires directing the work of others and operating various equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.

Candidates should ideally have a high school diploma (or GED) and relevant experience. The position involves physical tasks such as lifting, standing, and safely navigating warehouse environments.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Three months’ related experience preferred.
• Some computer skills.
• Relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products.
• Direct work of others and assist in training associates.
• Load and unload freight using appropriate equipment.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Attention to details

Ability to meet production standards

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Warehouse management system

Pallet jack

Job description

Primary Responsibility

Under general supervision, ensures safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to sit down and stand up forklifts, stand up straddle trucks, walk‑behind trucks, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment. Additionally, up to 25% of the job involves assisting the Supervisor in coordinating workflow and recommending work assignments, training other associates, ensuring on‑time completion of assignments, and ensuring compliance with safety and work procedures.

What You’ll Do

• Up to 25% of the job is directing the work of others, reviewing the schedule with the supervisor at the beginning of the shift, discussing the daily plan and objectives, assisting in training other associates, and advising the supervisor of any problems that occur during the shift.
• Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Move product to storage areas with proper equipment.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate area.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped.
• Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Equipment to include (but not limited to) stand up forklift, stand up straddle truck, walk‑behind trucks, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and radio frequency equipment.
• Report all safety malfunctions on equipment.
• Comply with OSHA standards.
• Follow attendance policy, show up on time for work and be ready to work the assigned shift.
• Must be able to meet production standards.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Charge or change forklift battery as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and may be required to perform duties outside of normal responsibilities from time to time.

What Experience and Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Three (3) months’ related experience preferred.
• Relevant certifications.
• Some computer skills.

What Could Set You Apart

• Requires ability to work independently.
• Must able to work varied schedule and occasionally work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or attend meetings.
• Requires the ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.
• Experience as a Lead Warehouse Worker: up to one year experience as a warehouse worker, able to schedule trucks and assign tasks and team skills.
• Tools and Technology: computer, warehouse management system and related components; pallet jack, high lift, sit‑down or stand‑up lift truck, hi‑lift, RC.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed to perform them, including but not limited to frequently driving a forklift, sitting, hearing or talking, using close vision, and using hands to grasp, handle or feel objects. The employee is occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:

• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
• May be required to tolerate working environments with indoor controlled temperatures of –15 degrees Fahrenheit and outdoor ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).
• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• May stand to rebuild pallets with products. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8‑hour shift.
• Must transfer boxes weighing up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height, and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height when rebuilding pallets. Lifting and carrying product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.

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.