High Reach Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Lineage Logistics•Hobart, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while adhering to all safety regulations and company policies. The role requires putting away and picking palletized units from racks above floor height, using an RF system to record material details, loading and unloading materials, and performing daily forklift maintenance. It also includes working with other machinery and material handling equipment.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud

Responsibilities

Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height
Pick palletized units out of rack locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipment
Choose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items via Radio Frequency (RF) system
Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device
Complete 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