High Reach Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics•Hanover Park, IL

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. Put away palletized units in racks above floor height, pick palletized units from elevated rack locations for outbound shipment, record food-item materials, weights, counts, and condition using an RF system, and load and unload materials. The role also includes daily forklift checks and maintenance, battery care, and returning material-handling equipment to the proper charging station. Employees may work with other machinery and material-handling equipment. The position may involve working 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 personal protective equipment and freezer gear. Employees must be able to lift at least 40 lbs., work a flexible schedule and shift (including weekends if needed), and be comfortable with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud. The stated pay range is $19.18–$32.40. Lineage describes the role as a starting point for career development and advancement. Benefits include medical, dental, basic life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and at least seven holidays per calendar year.

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 kgs.; the 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

Operate a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Put away palletized units in rack locations above floor height.
Pick palletized units from elevated rack locations and prepare them for outbound shipment.
Choose and record materials, weights, counts, and food-item 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.