Forklift Operator/Material Handler - Calgary

We're hiring a Forklift Operator for 2nd shift.

Schedule is as follows: Tuesday - Thursday, 2:00 PM - 12:00 PM, Saturday 6 AM - 4 PM.

• Full time work
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Benefits

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.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom
• May be required to tolerate working environment with inside controlled temperatures of –15 degrees Fahrenheit and outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold and precipitation)
• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and be able to access elevated products from inside safety cage
• May stand to rebuild pallets with products. Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours, over an 8-hour shift
• Must transfer boxes weighing up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets. Lifting and carrying product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.

Americold is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Experience:

• Cold Storage Warehouse: 2 years (preferred)
• Forklift: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person