Forklift Operator Lead

Primary Responsibility :

 Under general supervision, ensures safe and accurate receipt, storage, and
 shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to sit
 down and stand up forklifts, stand up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet
 jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment. Additionally, up to
 25% of the job includes assisting the Supervisor in coordinating workflow and
 recommending work assignments, training other associates, ensuring on-time
 completion of assignments, and ensuring compliance with safety and work
 procedures.

 What You’ll Do :

• Up to 25% of the job is directing the work of others, reviewing schedule with
 supervisor at the beginning of the shift, discussing daily plan and objectives,
 assisting in training other associates, and advising the supervisor of any
 problems that occur during the shift.
 
• Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
 
• Move product to storage areas with proper equipment.
 
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate area.
 
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be
 shipped.
 
• Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation.
 
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
 
• Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety.
 
• Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
 
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.
 
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Equipment to include (but not
 limited to) stand up forklift, stand up straddle truck, walk behinds, pallet
 jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.
 
• Report all safety malfunctions on equipment.
 
• Comply with OSHA standards.
 
• Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned
 shift.
 
• Must be able to meet production standards.
 
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
 
• Charge or change forklift battery as needed.
 
• Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of
 their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

 What Experience and Education You Need :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Three (3)
 months’ related experience preferred.
 
• Relevant certifications
 
• Some computer skills

 What Could Set You Apart :

• Requires ability to work independently
 
• Must be able to work varied schedule
 
• Occasionally works overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work
 or to attend meetings
 
• Requires the ability to pay close attention to details, and meet deadlines.
 
• Experience as a Lead Warehouse Worker:
Up to one year experience as a
 warehouse worker, Able to schedule trucks and assign tasks and Team skills.
 
• Tools and Technology:
Computer, Warehouse management system and related
 components and Pallet Jack, high lift, sit down or stand up lift truck, Hi-lift,
 RC

Physical Requirements :

 To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the
 essential functions for this position and meet the physical requirements needed
 to perform them, including but not limited to frequently requiring the ability
 to drive a fork lift, sit; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp,
 handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. Employee is
 occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel or crouch. Reasonable
 accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While
 performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:

• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom
 
• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled
 temperatures of –15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures
 (including heat, cold and precipitation)
 
• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products
 from inside safety cage
 
• May stand to rebuild pallets with products. Requires tolerance of standing
 posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-hour shift
 
• Must transfer boxes weighing up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in
 height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets. Lifting and
 carrying product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible
 compensation at the time of posting for this position is $21.50 to $22.50
 hourly.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with
 applicable employment laws.
 EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.