Counterbalance Operator - Cold Storage

MEDLOG Cold Storage/C&K Holdings is a leader in the cold chain supply industry, specializing in the importing and exporting of high-quality products. We are committed to excellence, customer satisfaction, and compliance with industry standards.

Position Summary

Work Location: In person

Shift: 2nd Shift - 3:30pm - Midnight

The warehouse Counterbalance Operator job functions are related to the movement of goods and materials within the facility with a forklift. The Counterbalance operators are involved in the process of loading, unloading, use of slip sheet attachment, use of layer picker(slatting/de-slatting) and overall movement of pallets within the facility.

Primary Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Comply with facility food safety and defense programs as outlined in the BRCGS requirements.

• Conduct daily inspections of the forklift or MHE to ensure its safety and ability to perform necessary operations.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
• Operate under HACCP guidelines for the safe and secure handling of fresh and frozen proteins.

• Pallet movement/product handling within unloading, loading, slip sheet attachment, layer pick attachment and other product movement tasks within the facility.

• Ability to use handheld or lift mounted computers (RF) to process the workload.

• Coordinate work with the warehouse leadership and efficiently carry out those work assignments.

• Complete required training for license renewal as required.

• Ability to work in a refrigerated and freezer environment with temperatures ranging from 38 to -27 degrees".

• Comply with company policies and procedures along with all customer requirements.

• Maintain and work in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules.

• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership.

Education/Experience:

• High school graduate or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution with related
• Experience preferred, but not required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Forklift certification is not required but is desired.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements:

• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Must have a very high level of detail and accuracy.
• Data Entry and documentation.
• The ability to work overtime and weekends as required to meet customer expectations.
• Must have a solid work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate work with co-workers and take instructions from leadership.
• Awareness of the food safety requirements and company procedures for properly handling goods and supplies.
• Ability to effectively manage time and meet all deadlines to meet customer service requirements.