High Reach Forklift Driver

Lineage•Edgerton, KS

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 involves storing and retrieving palletized units in elevated rack locations, preparing products for outbound shipment, and recording food-item details using a Radio Frequency (RF) system. The driver also loads and unloads materials, completes daily equipment checks, and maintains forklift batteries and charging areas. The position requires basic math skills, the ability to understand instructions in the applicable official language, and the ability to work 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 protective equipment and freezer gear. Employees must be able to lift at least 40 pounds, work a flexible schedule and shift—including weekends if needed—and be comfortable with varying noise levels, which may sometimes be loud. Lineage describes this role as an opportunity to begin a career path with potential for greater responsibilities and promotions. The company emphasizes team-member development, engagement, respect, and care.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Ability to understand instructions in the applicable 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 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 while following 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 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.