Forklift Operator

Americold • Leesport, PA

25d

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 includes moving products throughout the facility, preparing and checking orders, maintaining a clean and orderly work environment, and performing inventory, cleaning, or forklift battery changes as needed. Other duties outside normal responsibilities may also be assigned.

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 when needed to complete work or attend assigned meetings.
• Ability to follow attendance policies and arrive on time for assigned shifts.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom and tolerate controlled indoor temperatures from 32°F to -45°F, as well as outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to climb ladders or step ladders, tolerate heights up to 30 feet, access elevated products from a safety cage, and wear required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to stand or walk continuously or frequently during an 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shift; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and frequently mount and dismount material-handling equipment.
• Ability to perform fine articulation movements with fingers, hands, or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on the specific role, ability to lift boxes weighing up to 80 pounds and carry product up to 6 feet without mechanical assistance.
• Required vision abilities include close and distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to hear, speak, read, and understand instructions, safety warnings, packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently load and unload freight and move products to storage throughout the facility using appropriate equipment.
• Stack and store merchandise; pick and assemble shipment orders; check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation; and label, sort, wrap, pack, or repack products as directed by management.
• Operate material-handling equipment 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, and take on other duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

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