Forklift Operator – Safe, Efficient Food Warehouse

Americold; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Forklift Operator to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using forklifts and RF scanning equipment. The role requires meeting production standards while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 3 months of related experience. This is an on-site position with potential overtime and weekend shifts.

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

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Job description

Americold in Chesapeake, VA is seeking a Forklift Operator to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using forklifts and RF scanning equipment. The role requires meeting production standards while maintaining a clean, organized work area.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 3 months of related experience. This is an on-site position with potential overtime and weekend shifts.