Forklift Operator Lead

Americold•Dunkirk, NY

19d•$22 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, this role ensures the safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products. The position utilizes various equipment including sit-down and stand-up forklifts, straddle trucks, pallet jacks, and radio frequency equipment. A significant portion of the role (up to 25%) involves assisting the Supervisor in coordinating workflow, assigning tasks, training associates, ensuring timely completion of assignments, and maintaining compliance with 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, and meet deadlines.
Experience as a Lead Warehouse Worker: Up to one year experience as a warehouse worker, Able to schedule trucks and assign tasks and Team skills.
Computer, Warehouse management system and related components and Pallet Jack, high lift, sit down or stand up lift truck, Hi-lift, RC

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Directing the work of others, reviewing schedule with supervisor at the beginning of the shift, discussing daily plan and objectives, assisting in training other associates, and advising the supervisor of any problems that occur during the shift.
Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
Move product to storage areas with proper equipment.
Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate area.
Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped.
Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety.
Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Equipment to include (but not limited to) stand up forklift, stand up straddle truck, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.
Report all safety malfunctions on equipment.
Comply with OSHA standards.
Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift.
Meet production standards.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
Charge or change forklift battery as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.