Lead Forklift Operator – Safety Focused Warehouse

Americold Logistics LLC; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics LLC seeks a Warehouse Associate to handle safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF equipment. You will also assist in coordinating shift tasks, training coworkers, and ensuring on-time completion of assignments.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading freight, moving products to storage areas, picking orders, maintaining security, and following OSHA and safety procedures in a temperature-controlled

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 3 months’ related warehouse experience preferred.
• Relevant certifications may be required.
• Some computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the work of others and coordinate daily shift plans.
• Load and unload freight using equipment safely and efficiently.
• Move products to storage areas with appropriate equipment.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble merchandise.
• Conduct safety practices and OSHA compliance.
• Perform labeling, sorting, packing, and repacking as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 months' related experience preferred

Tools

Pallet jack

Stand up forklift

RF scanner / radio frequency equipment

Warehouse management system

Job description

Americold Logistics LLC seeks a Warehouse Associate to handle safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF equipment. You will also assist in coordinating shift tasks, training coworkers, and ensuring on-time completion of assignments.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading freight, moving products to storage areas, picking orders, maintaining security, and following OSHA and safety procedures in a temperature-controlled