Forklift Operator

NewCold • Hagerstown, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

NewCold is an automated cold storage facility seeking Forklift Operators to handle customer product orders. Operators stack, wrap, tag, load and unload products, and prepare them for shipment while meeting customer and company quality and safety standards. The role uses forklifts equipped with forks, push-pull attachments, or clamps, as well as warehouse management software to record completed work. Operators work in a collaborative team environment and must follow approved methods, company procedures, and regulatory requirements. The position is safety-sensitive and requires working in temperatures of -5 degrees. Starting pay is $23.30 per hour.

Requirements

• Able to work in temperatures of -5 degrees throughout the assigned shift.
• Able to repeatedly lift products weighing up to 50 pounds and safely handle products from overhead and floor level, placing them on pallets at floor level and overhead.
• Able to repeatedly hand-wrap pallets using provided tools, working from floor level to overhead.
• Able to work multiple shifts of 8–12 hours, sometimes standing for several hours at a time.
• Able to stand for up to four hours at a time.
• Able to maintain focus and situational awareness.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Keep the work area safe and immediately report unsafe conditions or acts.
• Complete a forklift and equipment inspection checklist before operation.
• Operate forklifts equipped with forks, push-pull attachments, or clamps to move customer products.
• Load and unload products in a timely manner while maintaining dock flow throughout the assigned shift.
• Use warehouse management software to accurately record completed loading and unloading work.
• Sort and stack products, wrap pallets, and ensure products are labeled according to customer standards.
• Remove, replace, or charge forklift batteries as needed.
• Accurately document additional value-added work for invoicing.
• Complete required paperwork accurately and on time.
• Work collaboratively, take direction, and follow approved work methods.
• Perform work in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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