High Reach Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics • Chicago, IL

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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. Available schedules are Wednesday–Saturday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., or Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m. Pay is up to $22.50 per hour depending on experience; second shift pays an additional $1.50 per hour, and hours worked Saturdays and Sundays receive an additional $1.50 per hour. The stated pay range is $19.18–$32.40.

This role offers an opportunity to begin a career path within Lineage, with the possibility of greater responsibilities and promotions. Team members learn about the business and how their work helps meet customer requirements, and Lineage emphasizes development, engagement, respect, and care for its team members.

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.; 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 various noise levels, which can at times be loud.

Responsibilities

• Put away palletized units by lifting forks to place them into racks above floor height.
• Pick palletized units from rack locations above floor height and prepare them 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 regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Basic life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• A minimum of seven holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed