Lead Forklift Operator: Safety, Inventory & Shipment

Americold Logistics, LLC. in; Bloomingdale (GA); 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 in a warehouse environment. The role requires operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners to move goods efficiently.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and up to three months of related experience; overtime or evening/weekend shifts may be required to meet production goals. The position emphasizes safety and accuracy in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (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 flexibility

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

3 months related work experience preferred

Job description

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely receive, store, and ship food products in a warehouse environment. The role requires operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners to move goods efficiently.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and up to three months of related experience; overtime or evening/weekend shifts may be required to meet production goals. The position emphasizes safety and accuracy in daily tasks.