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title: "Some Forklift Jobs are Cool, Others are COLD – The Unique Challenges Facing Frozen Food Warehouse Drivers"
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description: "The Unique Challenges Facing Frozen Food Warehouse Drivers, Ever thought of being a forklift operator in a frozen warehouse? Read about the unique challenges!"
published: "2015-02-10T01:14:41Z"
modified: "2026-09-23T16:05:04Z"
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# Some Forklift Jobs are Cool, Others are COLD – The Unique Challenges Facing Frozen Food Warehouse Drivers

 ![frozen warehouse drivers](https://www.forkliftcertification.com/media/med_08ffe380a7f24bbfcd4eb654/forkliftcold-300x200.jpg)All that frozen food at your local grocery store was, not too long ago, sitting in a warehouse. But not just any warehouse. A frozen food distribution warehouse is typically kept at around 20-degrees below zero. Called order selectors or “pickers,” the workers who fulfill orders for stores have the tough task of transporting pallets & products in sub-freezing conditions – all while safety operating forklift and pallet jacks! As you can imagine, working in this environment has its share of challenges. Here are just a few: - **The temperature.** There’s no getting around it – 20 below is coooold! Due to the extreme temperature, selectors must wear bulky clothing, including gloves, hats, jackets, thermal pants and work boots.
- **The surface.** Warehouse floors are usually slick enough, but ultra-cold warehouses are tricky to navigate. If something spills, workers must use extra caution.
- **The forklifts.** Numb fingers, clouds of steamy breath, impaired hearing (due to earmuffs) – these are just some of the hazards drivers have to be aware of. Safely running a lift in sub-zero conditions requires vigilance, discipline and toughness.
- **The hours.** Most stores run on 24-hour delivery cycles – that means you could work morning, noon or night.

Are there any upsides to driving a forklift or pallet jack in a frozen food warehouse? Most of the time, the [pay is superior to regular warehouse forklift operators](http://www.simplyhired.com/k-frozen-foods-warehouse-jobs.html). Most employers realize the extra sacrifice involved by working in an Arctic-like setting. Is this something you’d be interested in? Like regular forklift drivers, you would expect to have the proper training and know-how to avoid accidents and safely operate your lift, even in harsh conditions. For up-to-date OSHA instruction, we have you covered (figuratively – you’ll still have to actually cover yourself with warm clothing before you start). [ForkliftCertification.com](https://www.forkliftcertification.com/) is a preferred forklift training source for companies all over the globe. We have 3 different modules: Train a Trainer, the Training Kit and the [value-added Bundle Package](https://www.forkliftcertification.com/how-much-does-osha-forklift-training-cost/). To select a training course and get started today, call FLC’s training professionals at (888) 278-8896 or visit our [contact page](https://www.forkliftcertification.com/contact-us/) for more information.