High Reach Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics • Taylorsville, NC

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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 in rack locations and prepares products for outbound shipment, recording item details through a Radio Frequency (RF) system.

The position also includes loading and unloading materials, completing daily forklift maintenance checks, and maintaining batteries and material handling equipment. Work may involve other machinery and equipment, cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C, personal protective equipment and freezer gear, lifting at least 40 pounds, and varying noise levels. Flexible scheduling and shifts, including weekends if needed, may be required. Lineage describes this role as an opportunity to begin a career path 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 pounds/18 kilograms; required weight may be greater depending on the facility.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
• Comfort with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

• Use a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials in accordance with safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• 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 set them up for outbound shipment.
• Choose and record food-item materials, weight, counts, and condition using the 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.

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