Safety-Driven Forklift Operator for Food Warehouse

Americold; Mountville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator in Mountville, PA to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts and RF equipment. You will load/unload freight, stack and store merchandise, prep orders, and check for accuracy and damage.

The role emphasizes OSHA-compliant operation, accuracy, and maintaining a clean work environment while potentially handling overtime and weekend shifts as needed.

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

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator in Mountville, PA to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down and stand-up forklifts and RF equipment. You will load/unload freight, stack and store merchandise, prep orders, and check for accuracy and damage.

The role emphasizes OSHA-compliant operation, accuracy, and maintaining a clean work environment while potentially handling overtime and weekend shifts as needed.