Americold Logistics
Production Operations Laborer
Americold Logistics, Sioux City, Iowa, United States, 51110
Job Description
Primary Responsibility:
Under general supervision, the Production Operations Laborer will manually move freight, stock, and other materials and ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food and non-food products.
What You'll Do:
•Manually load and unload freight in temperature-controlled warehouse and other locations as directed by management.•Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate 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, perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.•Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and a clean/orderly work environment.•Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety in compliance with OSHA standards.•Perform other duties as assigned, participate in physical inventories, as needed, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
What Experience and Education You Need:
•High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
What Could Set You Apart:
•Requires ability to work independently.•Must be able to work varied schedule including weekend and early morning shifts.•Requires the ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.•May work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings, as directed and authorized by management.
Physical Requirements:
•Able 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 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
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.
Primary Responsibility:
Under general supervision, the Production Operations Laborer will manually move freight, stock, and other materials and ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food and non-food products.
What You'll Do:
•Manually load and unload freight in temperature-controlled warehouse and other locations as directed by management.•Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate 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, perform labeling, sorting, wrapping, packing, and repacking.•Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and a clean/orderly work environment.•Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety in compliance with OSHA standards.•Perform other duties as assigned, participate in physical inventories, as needed, may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
What Experience and Education You Need:
•High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred
What Could Set You Apart:
•Requires ability to work independently.•Must be able to work varied schedule including weekend and early morning shifts.•Requires the ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.•May work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or to attend meetings, as directed and authorized by management.
Physical Requirements:
•Able 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 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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.
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.