High Reach Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Lineage Logistics•Dallas, TX

19h

About The Position

The High Reach Forklift Operator works in a freezer warehouse and uses a stand-up forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The schedule is Monday–Tuesday and Thursday–Saturday, 6 a.m.–2 p.m., with Wednesday and Sunday off. The operator places palletized units into racks above floor height, retrieves units from rack locations for outbound shipment, and records food-item materials, weights, counts, and condition using a radio frequency (RF) system. The role also involves loading and unloading materials, completing daily forklift maintenance check sheets, and maintaining, cleaning, and charging batteries and material-handling equipment. The position requires basic math skills, the ability to understand instructions in the applicable official language, and the ability to work in freezer conditions as low as -20°F/-25°C while wearing company-provided protective equipment and freezer gear. The operator 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 can sometimes be loud. Lineage describes this role as an opportunity to begin a career path within the company, with the possibility of greater responsibilities and promotions. The company says it values respect, team-member care, development, and engagement. 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

High reach forklift experience is required.
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; required weight may be higher 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 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 into racks above floor height.
Pick palletized units from rack locations above floor height and prepare them for outbound shipment.
Choose and record materials, weights, counts, and condition of food items 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.