Warehouse Forklift Operator: Safe Loading, Storing & Shipping

Americold; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator in Cedar Rapids to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down/stand-up forklifts and RF scanners. You will load, unload, and stock merchandise, verify quantities, and help maintain a clean, efficient warehouse.

This role requires adherence to safety standards, basic math, and the ability to work with limited supervision. Three months experience preferred; high school diploma or GED recommended.

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

RF scanning

Safety compliance

Inventory awareness

Loading/unloading

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

High-reach forklift

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Job description

Americold is seeking a Forklift Operator in Cedar Rapids to ensure safe receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using sit-down/stand-up forklifts and RF scanners. You will load, unload, and stock merchandise, verify quantities, and help maintain a clean, efficient warehouse.

This role requires adherence to safety standards, basic math, and the ability to work with limited supervision. Three months experience preferred; high school diploma or GED recommended.