High Reach Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics•Gadsden, AL

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 includes placing and retrieving palletized units in elevated rack locations, preparing items for outbound shipment, recording food-item information using an RF system, and maintaining forklift and battery equipment. The position may also involve operating 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. Team members must wear company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear where applicable. The role requires the ability to lift at least 40 lbs./18 kg, work with varying noise levels that may be loud, and work a flexible schedule and shift, including weekends if needed. Lineage describes this 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. Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to compliance with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

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 lbs./18 kg; the required 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 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 prepare them for outbound shipment.
Select and record food-item materials, weight, counts, and condition using an 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.