Job Details

Forklift Operator

We are searching for an experienced Forklift Operator at our Macon facility.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Forklift Operator Stand-Up C and D Shift (Friday, Saturday and Sunday 6am to 6pm OR 6pm to 6am) Summary This position is responsible for ensuring all product and materials are loaded, unloaded, and processed through the warehouse in a timely and accurate manner using a motor-powered forklift. Team members will be fully re-trained and certified on forklift during orientation. The warehouse is a cold storage and the temperature ranges from -10 to 30 degrees.

Responsibilities During your work shift, which will consist of (12) hours, you must be willing to move around the work area at a fast pace and be able to bend, squat, lift, push, pull, up to (50) pounds. Follow all NewCold Policies and Safety Guidelines. Task (May be required to work any or all of these positions) Receiver Receives product accurately into the building using PIT. Put Away Pulls product that has been received and puts it into the racking. May be required to palletize or split pallets. Replenisher Pulls pallets from racking to replenish pick faces. Picker (Case picker and full pallet picker) pulls product either in single or full palletized form to take to the dock. Loader Loads trucks with product in an efficient manner that will avoid product damage or loss. Environment Most of the time will be driving PIT including stand-up forklifts and reach trucks for extended times in damp and cold environments with temperatures ranging from -5 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit (Up to 12 hours) You will be provided with a freezer suit, hearing protection, gloves, and headwear as part of your personal protective equipment (PPE). Team members will furnish their own boots and must wear either steel or composite toe boots that conform to ANSI 75lbs or more PSI rating with a slip resistant sole. Team members will be driving stand-up Crown PIT Forklifts and Reach Trucks. May be trained on Cherry picker for additional tasks. Standing or walking up to 100% of the time Safety is always FIRST with NewCold and all Team Members are expected to practice safety standards, policies, and procedures. As part of our ongoing commitment to safety we provide all Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) upon hire and offer Boot Reimbursement after completing your probationary period!

Required Qualifications: The applicant must have at least one (1) year of continuous work history with a single employer in the last twelve (12) months. One (1) year of stand up Forklift experience required. Need full range of motion of arms, wrists, elbows, shoulders, neck, all digits, and legs. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time with a sense of balance. May be provided PPE for additional hearing protection as needed. Cold Storage Experience Preferred. High school diploma or GED Hourly Hourly Wage 0.00 - 0.00 Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.