High Reach Forklift Driver

LINEAGE LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, LLC•Olathe, KS

About The Position

Use a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role involves storing and retrieving palletized products, preparing items for outbound shipment, recording product information through an RF system, and maintaining forklift equipment and batteries. The position may also involve working with other machinery and material handling equipment. The 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. Employees must wear company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear where applicable, be able to lift at least 40 pounds (with facility requirements potentially higher), and work flexible schedules and shifts, including weekends if needed. The environment may have varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud. Lineage describes this position as an opportunity to begin a career path, take on greater responsibilities, and pursue promotions. The company emphasizes team member development, engagement, respect, and care.

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 required weight may be higher 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 sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height.
Pick palletized units out of rack locations above floor height and set them up for outbound shipment.
Choose 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 lifting devices.
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.
Follow applicable regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.