Forklift Operator - Full-time

divpspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"strongPrimary Responsibility:/strong/span/spanbrbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"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 behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"strongWhat You’ll Do:/strongnbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Efficiently and safely load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout facility.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• 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.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• In compliance with OSHA standards, operate equipment (sit down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk behinds, single/double pallet jacks and RF scanners) in a manner that promotes safety.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Must be able to meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• 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.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"strongWhat Experience and Education You Need:nbsp;/strong/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.nbsp;nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"strongWhat Could Set You Apart:nbsp;/strong/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• An ability to work independently.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings as assigned, and the ability to adhere to attendance policies by showing up to assigned shift on time.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"strongPhysical Requirements:nbsp;/strong/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"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 forklift, sit, hear, or talk, use close vision, use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, and type and manipulate controls.nbsp; Employees are occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel, or crouch. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions of this job, the associate:nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Must be able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from 32 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation).nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage./span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• May stand to rebuild pallets with products. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-10-12 hour shift. Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Must be able 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 rebuilding pallets without assistance. Must be able to lift and carry product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Wear clothing, boots, headgear, and gloves that protect against the cold.nbsp;nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Must be able to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.  nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"• Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards/requirements./span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"strongWork Environment:nbsp;/strong/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"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.nbsp;/span/span/ppspan style="color: black; font-family: quot;quot;;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $20.50 hourly./span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"nbsp; nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws.nbsp;/span/spanbrspan style="color: black; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11pt;"EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW.nbsp;/span/span/p/div