Forklift Operator

Americold • Salem, OR

5d • Onsite

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, pick, and prepare products for shipment. The operator must meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment and following applicable safety standards.

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 meetings as assigned.
• Ability to adhere to attendance policies and arrive on time for assigned shifts.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work in spaces with 55 inches (1.4 meters) of headroom.
• Able to tolerate controlled indoor temperatures from 32°F (0°C) to -45°F (-43°C), as well as outdoor ambient temperatures and precipitation.
• Able to climb ladders or step ladders and tolerate heights up to 30 feet (9 meters), including accessing elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• Able to wear personal protective equipment required for working 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.
• Able to frequently step up onto and down off 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 weighing up to 80 pounds (36 kg) and carry product up to 6 feet (2 meters) without mechanical assistance.
• Able to meet required vision abilities, including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Able to hear and speak to understand, 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 GED.
• Three months of related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Safely 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.
• Label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack merchandise as directed by management.
• Operate forklifts, trucks, pallet jacks, and RF scanners in a manner that promotes safety and complies with OSHA standards.
• Meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties, including inventory, cleaning, and 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