Lead Forklift Operator — Warehouse Team

Americold Logistics, LLC.; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a warehouse associate to safely receive, store, and shipment of food products using forklifts and related equipment. The role includes coordinating workflow, training associates, and ensuring on-time completion of assignments under supervision.

You will handle loading/unloading, moving products to storage, picking orders, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment. OSHA compliance and teamwork are essential to success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred; 3 months related experience preferred.
• Relevant certifications
• Some computer skills

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Move product to storage areas with proper equipment.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate area.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped.
• Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety.
• Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Equipment to include (but not limited to) stand up forklift, stand up straddle truck, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.
• Report all safety malfunctions on equipment.
• Comply with OSHA standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Training others

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

3 months related experience

Tools

WMS

Pallet jack

Stand-up forklift

Hi‑lift / pallet lifting equipment

Job description

Americold Logistics, LLC. is seeking a warehouse associate to safely receive, store, and shipment of food products using forklifts and related equipment. The role includes coordinating workflow, training associates, and ensuring on-time completion of assignments under supervision.

You will handle loading/unloading, moving products to storage, picking orders, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized warehouse environment. OSHA compliance and teamwork are essential to success.