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Americold Logistics, LLC.

Forklift Operator

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What they do

A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$45,950 / year median in Illinois

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

What you'll Do Assists in maintaining an accurate record of inventory. Assists in preventing and resolving inventory discrepancies.
  • Promote a safe work environment through personal actions. Identify and report on any safety concerns.
  • Conduct regular inventory counts (i.e. cycle counts and full physical inventories). Record count results and discrepancies. Communicate count results to Management and/or the Customer as needed.
  • Research and resolve inventory discrepancies including, but not limited to: researching customer claims, cycle count for missing product, adjust inventory quantities, print labels, handle damaged inventory, disposing of inventory.
  • Update inventory and inventory discrepancies in the Warehouse Management System including processing adjustments.
  • Assist with special projects, handling customer specific requests.
  • Report on operational errors impacting inventory performance.
  • Other inventory related duties as requested. What Experience and Education You Need
  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) plus one to three years' office experience or equivalent training and experience.
  • Experienced with AS/400 and Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel.
  • Forklift license What Could Set You Apart
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Physical Requirements
  • Able to tolerate working environment with controlled temperatures of minus 45 (-45) degrees Fahrenheit (-43 degrees Celsius) on rare occasions and/or for a short duration of time, and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
  • Able to work at heights in excess of 30 ft. (9 meters) and access elevated platforms.
  • Able to work in confined areas.
  • Able to climb ladders and stairs.
  • Able frequently to stand, walk, push, pull, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch.
  • Able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23 kg) frequently.
  • Able to operate hand and power tools safely.
  • Able to meet specific vision abilities required by this job including close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. (Use of contacts is prohibited when working with ammonia.)
  • Depending on specific role, able to pass a physical and respiratory/respirator fit exam.
  • Able to frequently step up/on or step down/off to mount and dismount material handling equipment.
  • Able to perform fine articulation movements with fingers/hands and/or feet to operate equipment.
  • Able to wear personal protective equipment required for any/all tasks.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company makes reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. What We Offer Our associates know the answer to the question What'...