Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics • Norfolk, VA

9d • $16 - $27

About The Position

The Forklift Driver operates electric-powered industrial trucks with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role ensures materials are properly loaded and unloaded onto or off pallets, skids, or other lifting devices. Work may take place in cold-storage environments as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry-storage environments up to 100°F/37°C, with company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.

The position is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The posting lists a pay range of $15.72 to $26.59 per hour. Benefits begin after 30 days of employment. The role is presented as an opportunity to begin a career path at Lineage, with potential for greater responsibilities and promotions.

Requirements

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand instructions in the country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C in cold-storage sites or up to 100°F/37°C in dry-storage sites while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; required weight may be greater depending on the facility.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Comfort working with varying noise levels, which can at times be loud.

Responsibilities

• Position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, and transport, load, and unload them in designated areas.
• List materials and record the weight, counts, and condition of frozen food items using a Radio Frequency (RF) system.
• Complete the daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
• Lead safety inspections of truck chocking and the glad-hand process.
• Communicate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety precautions are followed.
• Monitor battery charge, maintain and clean batteries, and leave material-handling equipment at the proper charging station.
• Work with other machinery and material-handling equipment.

Benefits

• On-the-job training.
• Opportunities for growth and career advancement.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• At least seven holidays throughout the calendar year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed