Forklift Operator Lead

Americold•Grand Island, NE

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role ensures the safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using various equipment. A significant portion of the job involves assisting the Supervisor in coordinating workflow, recommending work assignments, training other associates, ensuring timely completion of tasks, and upholding safety and work procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
Three (3) months’ related experience preferred
Relevant certifications
Some computer skills
Ability to work independently
Ability to work varied schedule
Ability to pay close attention to details
Ability to meet deadlines
Experience as a Lead Warehouse Worker: Up to one year experience as a warehouse worker
Able to schedule trucks and assign tasks
Team skills
Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom
Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage
Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-hour shift
Must transfer boxes weighing up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets
Lifting and carrying product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance

Nice To Haves

Occasionally works overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings

Responsibilities

Directing the work of others (up to 25% of the job)
Reviewing schedule with supervisor at the beginning of the shift
Discussing daily plan and objectives
Assisting in training other associates
Advising the supervisor of any problems that occur during the shift
Loading and unloading freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner
Moving product to storage areas with proper equipment
Efficiently stacking and storing merchandise in the appropriate area
Picking orders for shipment and assembling various types of merchandise to be shipped
Checking or counting freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation
Assisting in maintaining the security of the warehouse
Conducting operations in a manner that promotes safety
Participating in physical inventories, as needed
Performing labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking
Operating equipment safely and efficiently (e.g., stand up forklift, stand up straddle truck, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, radio frequency equipment)
Reporting all safety malfunctions on equipment
Complying with OSHA standards
Following attendance policy, showing up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift
Meeting production standards
Maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly work environment
Charging or changing forklift battery as needed
Performing other duties as assigned