Forklift Operator Lead

Americold • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator Lead ensures the safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using warehouse equipment and radio frequency equipment. Up to 25% of the role involves assisting the Supervisor with workflow coordination, recommending work assignments, training associates, ensuring assignments are completed on time, and promoting compliance with safety and work procedures.

The position involves handling, storing, picking, checking, packing, and shipping merchandise; maintaining warehouse security and an orderly work environment; participating in physical inventories; reporting equipment safety malfunctions; and complying with OSHA standards. The role may also require varied scheduling and occasional overtime, evenings, or weekends. Physical demands include operating forklifts, working at heights and in cold or outdoor conditions, standing for extended periods, and lifting and carrying products of specified weights.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three months of related experience preferred.
• Relevant certifications.
• Some computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and on a varied schedule.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including operating a forklift; working in restricted-clearance spaces, at heights, and in cold or outdoor conditions; standing for extended periods; and lifting and carrying products as described.
• Ability to work occasionally overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or attend meetings.

Nice To Haves

• Up to one year of experience as a warehouse worker in a lead capacity.
• Experience scheduling trucks, assigning tasks, and working as part of a team.
• Experience with computers, warehouse management systems and related components, pallet jacks, high lifts, sit-down or stand-up lift trucks, Hi-lift equipment, or RC equipment.

Responsibilities

• Direct work for up to 25% of the role; review the schedule and daily objectives with the supervisor, assist with associate training, and report shift problems.
• Load and unload freight safely and efficiently.
• Move products to storage areas and stack and store merchandise in the appropriate locations.
• Pick shipment orders and assemble merchandise for shipping.
• Check or count freight for accuracy, damage, or infestation.
• Assist in maintaining warehouse security and conduct operations safely.
• Participate in physical inventories as needed.
• Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products.
• Operate warehouse equipment safely and efficiently, including forklifts, straddle trucks, walk-behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and radio frequency equipment.
• Report equipment safety malfunctions and comply with OSHA standards.
• Follow attendance policy and arrive on time, ready to work the assigned shift.
• Meet production standards and maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Charge or change forklift batteries as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties, including duties outside normal responsibilities when needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED