Forklift Operator

Your role as a Forklift Operator Key responsibilities Job Summary

We’re growing and looking for reliable, safety-focused Forklift Operators to join our team at Newcold an industry-leading automated cold storage facility. As a Forklift Operator, you are ensuring that our customers’ product orders are picked, stacked, wrapped, tagged, stored and/or shipped as they have requested, via truck, container or rail. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail, excellent safety awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining smooth warehouse operations and ensuring that products are accurately handled and distributed.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

• Sunday
  - Thursday 7:00AM - 3:30PM
• Monday - Friday 6:00PM - 2:30AM

Starting Rate: $24.00

• Safely operate forklifts to move pallets and materials within a frozen warehouse.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, and rail cars.
• Stage and organize products in designated areas.
• Perform daily inspections of equipment and report any issues.
• Assist with receiving, stocking, and picking orders accurately.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe working environment in accordance with Newcold and OSHA standards.
• Ensure product integrity by following proper handling and storage procedures for frozen goods.
• Follow established procedures for shipping and receiving.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to meet productivity goals.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Wearing all New Cold and OSHA mandated personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of company safety programs.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Proficient in operating sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts.
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety protocols and equipment handling.
• Ability to read and interpret shipping documents.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic math and computer skills; experience with warehouse management systems (WMS) is a plus.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience in a warehouse or distribution center environment preferred.
• Experience using RF scanners and inventory systems is a plus.

• Ability to work in cold temperatures
  -5°F for extended periods.
• Must wear appropriate cold weather gear (provided by employer).
• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb in and out of forklifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. regularly.
• Manual dexterity and ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.

New Cold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

New Cold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.