Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics • Rochelle, IL

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About The Position

Use electric-powered industrial trucks with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Ensure materials are properly loaded and unloaded onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices. This position works the second shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM.

The role handles frozen food items and uses a Radio Frequency (RF) system to record material weights, counts, and condition. Work may take place in cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C, while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. Employees may work with other machinery and material-handling equipment.

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.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be greater depending on the facility.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Must be comfortable with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

• Position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials; transport them and load or 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 on truck chalking and the glad-hand process.
• Communicate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety precautions.
• 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.
• Follow regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus eligibility
• A minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year

What This Job Offers

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