Forklift Operator — Safe, Efficient Food Warehouse

Americold; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold in Salem, OR is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely receive, store, and ship food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, RF scanners, and related equipment.

You will load and unload, stack and pick orders, check for damage and accuracy, maintain a clean, safe work environment, and comply with OSHA standards. GED preferred; 3 months of experience preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three 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

Independent work

Overtime readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Americold in Salem, OR is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely receive, store, and ship food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, RF scanners, and related equipment.

You will load and unload, stack and pick orders, check for damage and accuracy, maintain a clean, safe work environment, and comply with OSHA standards. GED preferred; 3 months of experience preferred; overtime may be required.