Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)
- Job ID
- 57271
- Location
- 204 East Roberts Street, Grand Island, NE 68801, United States
- Job Category
- Warehouse Operations
- Locations
- Grand Island
- Job Schedule
- Full Time
- Job Shift
- 2nd
- Shift Start Hours
- 02:00 PM
- Shift End Hours
- 10:00 PM
- Workdays
- Rotating
- Work Place
- On-site
- Travel Required
- N
- Travel Frequency
- Other Hiring Locations
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, Lift Truck Operator (LTO), Warehouse Worker 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, stand up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment. What You’ll Do: • Efficiently and safely load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout 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 (stand up forklifts, stand up staddle trucks, walk behinds, single/double pallet jacks and RF) in a manner that promotes safety. • Must be able to 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. What Experience and Education You Need: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. • Three (3) month’s related work experience preferred. What Could Set You Apart: • Requires ability to work independently • Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings as assigned, and ability to adhere to attendance policies by showing up to assigned shift on time. • Requires the ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines. 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 forklift, sit; hear or talk: use close vision; use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects; and type and manipulate controls. 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: • 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 • Requires standing up to 5 hours, over the period of an 8-hour shift • Must transfer boxes of up to 70 lbs. and lift or carry products a minimum distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance. Work Environment: 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. What We Offer: Our associates know the answer to the question What’s in it for me? We offer best-in-class benefit programs and continuously work with our associates to ensure that our offerings meet the needs of their health and financial well-being. When you join Americold you join a values-oriented company with a clear mission. We help our customers feed the world. Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/AA M/F/D/V DFW. |
What We Offer
At Americold, we believe in taking care of our people. 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.