Forklift Operator

Americold is hosting a hiring event for Forklift Operators at our Nampa ID Facility Tuesday July 28th (9am - 3PM)

If you cannot make the hiring event, please apply and we can work on getting you scheduled for another day.

Primary Responsibility: 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.

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 (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.

• 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.

Seeking candidates with one year of Forklift driving experience

Have the ability to order select and pick cases, use RF Scanners

Schedule will be Monday - Friday 230PM - 11PM What Experience and Education You Need: • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.

• Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.

What Could Set You Apart: • An ability to work independently.

• 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.

• Demonstrated 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.

• Must be able to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures varying from32 degrees Fahrenheit to minus 45 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as outsid...