Job Description

Forklift Operator

Build the future of food

At NewCold, we’re shaping the future of the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transport network connect the world’s major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.

Join a collaborative team of doers, innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Together with advanced robotics and cutting-edge technology, we’re not just keeping up with the times —we’re pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep the world’s food fresh and safe.

To support our rapid growth, we’re constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us!

Your role as a Forklift Operator

Key responsibilities

Job description:

Newcold Advanced Cold Logistics is a dynamic leader in temperature-controlled warehousing and distribution, renowned for its innovative systems, energy efficiency, and high productivity standards. The company partners with major food industry players to revolutionize cold storage solutions through cutting-edge automation and comprehensive project execution.

Come be a part of Team NewCold! An automated Cold Storage facility. We are currently looking for Order Pickers. As an order picker, you are ensuring that our customers product orders are picked, stacked, wrapped, tagged and shipped as they have requested, via truck or rail. In this role you will ensure that the NewCold Safety program is followed.

What you will be doing:

• Operate in a manner where SAFETY and ENVIRONMENT are the highest importance.
• Organizing and palletizing product to build customer orders
• Re-casing, order picking, replenishing, wrapping, & labeling orders per customers KPI.
• Pull, pack, and ship orders consistently and accurately using standup lifts.
• Lift cases—cases weigh an average of 35 pounds, 50 pounds on the high end.
• Stacking pallets or materials in the correct manner, following inventory control instructions.
• Demonstrate performance toward operational excellence.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance
• Wearing all NewCold and OSHA mandated personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrate knowledge of company safety programs.
• Operate Forklift to move customer products
• Inspect Forklifts/ Equipment daily, prior to operation.
• Complete all applicable documentation and recordkeeping.
• Perform all work in compliance with Company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Able to work with a team, take direction and follow work rules, as well as take on additional job responsibilities as needed.

Education and Experience:

• Forklift experience preferred but not required
• Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test.

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in the -5 degrees temperatures for hours at a time.
• Able to repeatedly lift customer products weighing up to 50 lbs. each. Safely manipulating product from overhead and floor level and placing on pallet at floor level and overhead.
• Able repeatedly to hand wrap pallets using provided tools moving from floor level to overhead.
• Ability to work multiple shifts from 8-10 hours, sometimes standing for several hours at a time.
• Ability to maintain single-task focus and situational awareness.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence in cold storage logistics! Your skills will help us deliver outstanding service while ensuring a safe, efficient working environment for all team members.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking individuals who thrive in collaborative and fast-moving environments. Our ideal candidate has:

Ready to make an impact?

Our goal is to keep the world’s food fresh and safe with our proprietary technologies and innovative solutions. Join our team and help build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable food supply chain. Your next career chapter starts at NewCold.

Whether you’re a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewCold provides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel. Ready to turn your curiosity into impact?

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Can we welcome you on board as our new Forklift Operator and help continue our successful growth?

NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.

NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.