Warehouse Forklift Operator: Flow & Efficiency Specialist

Americold Logistics, LLC. in; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a warehouse operations professional to allocate orders, release work to the floor, and balance workflow to meet inbound/outbound truck turn times. Responsibilities include resolving shortages, managing order cuts, and communicating with customers to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel may be required for business purposes, and basic PC software and Americold systems proficiency is expected. This role emphasizes teamwork and operational excellence on-site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred or minimum 1 year of warehouse operations experience required.
• Proficiency with basic PC software and Americold systems required.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems and Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Ability to train users on relevant systems and troubleshoot system problems required.

Responsibilities

• Allocate orders and release work to the warehouse floor to balance workflow and optimize productivity.
• Resolve order product shortages and manage order cuts while communicating updates to customers.
• Prioritize tasks for Lift Truck Operators and Dock Supervisors to ensure efficient operations.
• Ensure dock office utilizes inbound and outbound dock optimization functionality for each receipt and order.
• Run labor reports and review with Dock Supervisors and Office Manager to monitor performance.
• Review and update base priorities, work zone assignments, product code velocity zones, and pick locations in collaboration with Operations Manager.
• Actively participate in continuous improvement projects and safety programs and troubleshoot systems issues as needed.
• Other essential duties may be applicable and assigned as necessary.

Skills

Warehouse operations experience

Microsoft Office Suite

Americold systems

Training users on systems

Knowledge of WMS

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Americold systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Americold is seeking a warehouse operations professional to allocate orders, release work to the floor, and balance workflow to meet inbound/outbound truck turn times. Responsibilities include resolving shortages, managing order cuts, and communicating with customers to support continuous improvement initiatives.

Travel may be required for business purposes, and basic PC software and Americold systems proficiency is expected. This role emphasizes teamwork and operational excellence on-site.