Forklift Operator - Safe, Efficient Food Warehouse

Americold; Marshall (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely receive, store, and ship food products using equipment such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk-behinds, pallet jacks, and RF scanners.

You will load and unload freight, stack and store merchandise, pick and assemble orders, check freight for accuracy and damage, label and wrap as directed, and maintain a clean, organized work area while meeting production standards.

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

Overtime willingness

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely receive, store, and ship food products using equipment such as sit-down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk-behinds, pallet jacks, and RF scanners.

You will load and unload freight, stack and store merchandise, pick and assemble orders, check freight for accuracy and damage, label and wrap as directed, and maintain a clean, organized work area while meeting production standards.