Forklift Operator

Americold • Vineland, NJ

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About The Position

Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator ensures the safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products using material-handling equipment and radio frequency equipment. The role supports warehouse operations by moving products throughout the facility, preparing orders for shipment, checking freight, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment while meeting production standards.

The position may also involve inventory, cleaning, forklift battery changes, and other duties outside normal responsibilities as needed. Work may take place in controlled temperatures ranging from 32°F to -45°F and in outside ambient conditions, including heat, cold, and precipitation. The role requires regular equipment operation and may involve work at heights, use of required personal protective equipment, and lifting and carrying product depending on the specific assignment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three months of related work experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or attend assigned meetings.
• Ability to adhere to attendance policies and arrive on time for assigned shifts.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and meet deadlines.
• Able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
• Able to tolerate controlled indoor temperatures from 32°F to -45°F and outside ambient temperatures, including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Able to climb ladders or step ladders and tolerate heights up to 30 feet, including accessing elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Able to stand and/or walk continuously or frequently over an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift, and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Able to frequently step up onto and down from material-handling equipment.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers, hands, and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on the specific role, able to lift boxes weighing up to 80 pounds and carry product up to 6 feet without mechanical assistance.
• Able to meet job-related vision requirements, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to hear, speak, and understand instructions and safety warnings, and read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three months of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely load and unload freight using appropriate equipment and move products to storage throughout the facility.
• Stack and store merchandise; pick and assemble orders for shipment.
• Check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation.
• Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack products as directed by management.
• Operate forklifts, straddle trucks, walk-behinds, pallet jacks, and RF scanners in compliance with OSHA standards and in a manner that promotes safety.
• Meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform duties such as inventory, cleaning, and forklift battery changes.
• Perform other duties outside normal responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

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