Americold Logistics, LLC. is hiring: Forklift Operator Lead in San Antonio

Primary Responsibility

Under general supervision, ensures 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. Additionally, up to 25% of the job includes assisting the Supervisor in coordinating workflow and recommending work assignments, training other associates, ensuring on-time completion of assignments, and ensuring compliance with safety and work procedures.

What You'll Do

• Direct up to 25% of the job by directing the work of others, reviewing the shift schedule with the supervisor at the beginning of the shift, discussing daily plan and objectives, assisting in training other associates, and informing the supervisor of any problems during the shift.
• Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner.
• Move product to storage areas with proper equipment.
• Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate area.
• Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped.
• Check or count freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation.
• Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse.
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety.
• Participate in physical inventories, as needed.
• Perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.
• Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Equipment includes stand up forklift, stand up straddle truck, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.
• Report all safety malfunctions on equipment.
• Comply with OSHA standards.
• Follow attendance policy, arrive on time, and be ready to work the assigned shift.
• Meet production standards.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment.
• Charge or change forklift battery as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned and may be required to perform duties outside of normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

What Experience and Education You Need

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Three (3) months' related experience preferred.
• Relevant certifications.
• Some computer skills.

What Could Set You Apart

• Ability to work independently.
• Must be able to work a varied schedule.
• Occasionally works overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or attend meetings.
• Ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.
• Experience as a Lead Warehouse Worker: up to one year of experience as a warehouse worker, ability to schedule trucks and assign tasks, and strong team skills.
• Tools and Technology: Computer, Warehouse Management System and related components; Pallet Jack, high lift, sit down or stand up lift truck, Hi-lift, RC.

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential functions and meet the physical requirements, including the ability to drive a forklift, sit, hear or talk, use close vision, hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, type and manipulate controls. Employee is occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel or crouch. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. While performing the essential functions, the associate:

• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
• May work in environments with temperatures from -15 degrees Fahrenheit to outside ambient conditions (heat, cold, precipitation).
• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and access elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• May stand to rebuild pallets with products; tolerance for standing up to 5 hours in an 8-hour shift.
• Must transfer boxes weighing up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up to 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height when rebuilding pallets; ability to lift and carry product a 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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What We Offer

Our associates know the answer to the question Whats 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.

ABOUT US

Americold is a global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure. We partner with farmers and food producers to ensure their perishable and frozen product reaches food suppliers, restaurants, and your local grocery store without spoilage. Our customers, which include some of the most respected brands in the food industry, rely on our expertise and commitment to safety in order to deliver on their commitments.