Forklift Operator

Americold • Columbus, OH

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Reach Truck Operator/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 orders for shipment, 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 as needed.

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 meetings as assigned, and to report on time for assigned shifts in accordance with attendance policies.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
• Ability to tolerate indoor controlled temperatures ranging from 32°F to -45°F and outdoor ambient temperatures, including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Ability to climb ladders or step ladders and tolerate heights up to 30 feet, including accessing elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for work at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Ability to stand and/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, and/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 and speak to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, and to 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 and efficiently 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; 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, as well as other duties outside normal responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

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