Forklift Operator

Americold • Tarboro, NC

6d

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator ensures the safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products. The role uses material-handling equipment and radio frequency equipment to move, store, and prepare products for shipment, while meeting production standards and maintaining a clean, orderly work environment.

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 as assigned and attend meetings as assigned.
• Ability to adhere to attendance policies and arrive on time for assigned shifts.
• Ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom; climb ladders or step ladders; tolerate heights up to 30 feet and access elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• Ability to tolerate controlled indoor temperatures from 32°F to -45°F and outdoor ambient temperatures, including heat, cold, and precipitation.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for working at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Ability to stand or walk continuously or frequently over 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 vision, 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.

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 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 other duties such as inventory, cleaning, or forklift battery changes, and 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