Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics•New Orleans, LA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating electric-powered industrial trucks with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials while adhering to all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role ensures the proper loading and unloading of materials and requires the use of a Radio Frequency (RF) system for inventory management. Additionally, the Forklift Driver is responsible for daily forklift maintenance checks and leading safety inspections.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius 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 more dependent upon facility
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud

Responsibilities

Use electric-powered industrial trucks with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Ensure the proper loading and unloading of materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.
Transport, load and unload to a designated area.
List materials and record weight, counts, and condition of frozen food items via a Radio Frequency (RF) system.
Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
Lead safety inspections on truck chalking and 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.