Forklift Operator

Americold • Baytown, TX

7d

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 freight throughout the facility, handling and preparing merchandise for shipment, checking freight, and maintaining a clean and orderly work environment while meeting production standards. Additional duties may include inventory, cleaning, forklift battery changes, and other duties as needed.

The work may involve controlled indoor temperatures ranging from 32°F to -45°F, as well as outdoor ambient conditions. Physical requirements include working in low-clearance spaces, climbing ladders, accessing elevated products from a safety cage, wearing required protective equipment, and standing or walking for extended shifts. Depending on the specific role, lifting and carrying boxes weighing up to 80 pounds may be required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (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 indoor controlled temperatures from 32°F to -45°F and outdoor 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 work at heights and in cold temperatures.
• Able to stand and/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.
• Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers, hands, and/or feet to operate equipment.
• Depending on the specific role, able to lift boxes of varying weights up to 80 pounds and carry product up to 6 feet without mechanical assistance.
• Able to meet required vision abilities, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment.
• Able to hear and speak to comprehend, respond to, and provide instructions and safety warnings, and able to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or general education degree (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 orders for shipment, and check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation.
• Label, sort, wrap, pack, and 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.
• Perform other duties outside normal responsibilities as needed.

What This Job Offers

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