2nd Shift High Reach Forklift Operator

Lineage•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves operating a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while adhering to all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role requires putting away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height, picking palletized units out of rack locations above floor height for outbound shipment, and choosing and recording materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items via a Radio Frequency (RF) system. Additionally, the operator will load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting devices, and complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheets, monitoring battery charge, maintaining and cleaning batteries, and ensuring equipment is left at the proper charging station. This is an excellent position to begin a career path within Lineage, offering opportunities for greater responsibilities and promotions. Working at Lineage is described as energizing and enjoyable, with a focus on respect and care for team members.

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.

Responsibilities

Use stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
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.