High Reach Forklift Driver

Lineage • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The High Reach Forklift Driver uses a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role handles palletized goods for storage and outbound shipment, records food-item information using an RF system, and performs routine equipment and battery checks. The position may involve working in cold storage at temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage at temperatures up to 100°F/37°C, wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. It requires lifting at least 40 pounds, working amid varying noise levels, and maintaining a flexible schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.

Lineage describes this role as an opportunity to begin a career path within the company, with potential for increased responsibilities and promotions. The company states that it values respect, team-member care, development, and engagement.

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 pounds/18 kilograms; the weight may be greater depending on the facility.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Comfort working with varying noise levels, which can at times be loud.

Responsibilities

• Put away palletized units by lifting forks to place them in racks above floor height.
• Pick palletized units from rack locations above floor height and prepare them for outbound shipment.
• Select and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items using a Radio Frequency (RF) system.
• Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or a lifting device.
• Complete the daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
• 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

• 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