Forklift Operator

Position Overview

NewCold is an automated Cold Storage facility and rated top five in the industry. We are currently looking for Forklift Operators for NewCold. Our Forklift Operators ensure customer product orders are stacked, wrapped, tagged, loaded/unloaded, and shipped, while meeting customer and NewCold Quality and Safety standards. Roles and Responsibilities

• Ensure the work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Prior to operation, complete forklift/equipment inspection checklist.
• Operate Forklift equipped with forks, push pull (Slip), or clamper, to move customer products.
• Operate with assigned forklift loading and/or unloading customer product in a timely manner maintaining dock flow throughout assigned shift.
• Utilize Warehouse Management Software (WMS) loading/unloading software to correctly annotate completed work.
• Sort, stack, wrap, and ensure products are labeled properly by customer standards.
• Remove and replace or charge Forklift batteries as needed.
• Accurately and coherently document additional value-added work for invoicing.
• Complete all necessary paperwork in an accurate timely manner.
• Operate in a team atmosphere, take direction, and adopt approved work methods.
• Perform all work in compliance with all Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience

• Able to work in the -5 degrees temperatures throughout assigned shift.
• Able to repeatedly lift customer products weighing up to 50 lbs. each. Safely manipulating product from overhead and floor level and placing on pallet at floor level and overhead.
• Able to repeatedly hand wrap pallets using provided tools moving from floor level to overhead.
• Ability to work multiple shifts from 8-12 hours, sometimes standing for several hours at a time.
• Ability to maintain focus and situational awareness.
• Able to stand for up to 4 hours at a time.
• This Position is considered a safety sensitive position. Education/Certification
• High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required. Starting pay: $23.30 per hour