Forklift Jobs in Salem, OR

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. 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 :

and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage.

Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-10-12 hour shift.

Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

up to 55 lbs.

from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs.

to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets without assistance.

Must be able to lift and carry product a distance of 6 ft.

without mechanical assistance.

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. The Company's good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $22.75 hourly. 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 foods 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.