Stand-up Forklift Operator 1st shift

Join the Cold Chain That Feeds the World

For over 120 years, Americold has connected producers, processors, distributors and retailers to ensure food stays safe, fresh and accessible. With 240+ facilities across four continents and 14,000+ team members, we’re a global leader in temperature‑controlled logistics. Our mission is to help our customers feed the world – and we’re looking for people who share that purpose. We value customer service, innovation and inclusion, and we invest in our people’s growth and well‑being.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact in a company that puts people first, Americold is the place for you.

Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to, sit down and stand‑up forklifts, high‑reach forklifts, stand‑up straddle trucks, walk‑behind trucks, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and radio frequency equipment.

• Efficiently and safely load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout the facility.
• Effectively stack and store merchandise, pick and assemble orders for shipment, check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation, while labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking as directed by management.
• In compliance with OSHA standards, operate equipment (sit down and stand‑up forklifts, high‑reach forklifts, stand‑up straddle trucks, walk‑behind trucks, single or double pallet jacks and RF scanners) 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 may be required to perform other duties outside of normal responsibilities as needed.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Three (3) 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 adherence to attendance policies by arriving on time to assigned shifts.
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.

• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
• Tolerate working environment with indoor controlled temperatures ranging from 32°F to minus 45°F, as well as outdoor ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Tolerate heights up to 30 ft and access elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• May stand to rebuild pallets with products. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours during an 8‑10‑12 hour shift. Occasionally required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Lift boxes of varying weights from 10 lbs. up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height when rebuilding pallets without assistance. Lift and carry product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.
• Wear clothing, boots, headgear, and gloves that protect against the cold.
• Use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards/requirements.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law.

The company’s good‑faith and reasonable estimate of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $18.00 hourly. Rate may vary based on work location.

We offer benefits designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and future. Our associates know what’s in it for them – opportunity, purpose, and a values‑driven culture. When you join Americold, you become part of a mission to help our customers feed the world.

For U.S. locations, benefits may include medical, dental, vision insurance, STD/LTD coverage, 401(k) with company match, FSA, life insurance, EAP and paid time off, some of which may vary depending on the particular position and whether it is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.

EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.