Forklift Operator Hiring Event

**Americold in Fairfield is now hiring for Forklift Operators ASAP!**

• Full time/Perm role
• FULL BENEFITS
• 401k
• PTO

Americold provides temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation to food producers, restaurants, schools, and retail outlets such as grocery stores. We're proud to provide an essential link in the food industry supply chain and to help put food on tables around the world.

Primary Responsibility: Under general supervision, Lift Truck Operator (LTO), Warehouse Worker 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, stand up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment. Essential Functions: Load and unload freight using equipment in an efficient and safe manner. Move product to storage areas with proper equipment. Efficiently stack and safely store the merchandise in the designated area. Pick orders for shipment and assemble various types of merchandise to be shipped. Check or count freight for accuracy and/or damage and infestation. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety. Participate in physical inventories, as needed. As directed by management, perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking. Operate equipment safely and efficiently. Equipment to include (but not limited to) stand up forklifts, stand up straddle trucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment. Promptly Report all safety malfunctions on equipment. Comply with OSHA standards. Must be able to meet production standards. Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work environment. Follow attendance policy, show up for work on time and ready to work assigned shift. Charge or change forklift battery as needed. Perform other duties as assigned, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Tools and Technology: Computer, Warehouse management system and related components, Pallet Jack, high lift, sit down or stand up lift truck, Hi-lift, RC

Qualifications & Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, or at least one year related work experience. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires ability to work independently

• May work overtime, evenings, or weekends in order to complete work or to attend meetings, as directed and authorized by management

• Requires the ability to pay close attention to details, and meet deadlines

COVID-19 considerations:
Please wear Mask

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Forklift: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

How to attend

Upong arrival you will see signs directing you towards the event.

What to prepare

• Please bring your phone.

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

About AmeriCold Logistics LLC

Americold provides temperature-controlled warehousing and transportation to food producers, restaurants, schools, and retail outlets such as grocery stores. We're proud to provide an essential link in the food industry supply chain and to help put food on tables around the world.

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Americold owns and operates 180 temperature-controlled warehouses in the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Argentina, and Canada. We have nearly 13,000 associates and offer a wide variety of employment opportunities - from warehouse forklift operators and supervisors to accounting, customer support, engineering, transportation, and technology solutions positions.

Perks and benefits

• Snacks and refreshments
• Company swag

What is a hiring event?

Think of it like a job fair, but for one company and more personal. Hiring events are a great way for employers to fill multiple roles quickly. Hiring is a human process, and they would like to meet you to see if you’re a fit!