High Reach Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics • McAllen, TX

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About The Position

The High Reach Forklift Operator uses a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while complying with regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role handles palletized goods in storage and shipment operations and uses a Radio Frequency (RF) system to record information about food items. The operator also completes equipment checks and maintains batteries and material handling equipment.

This role may involve work in cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C, with company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. The position requires lifting at least 40 pounds, tolerating varying noise levels, and working a flexible schedule and shift, including weekends if needed. Lineage describes the position as a potential starting point for career development and advancement.

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 pounds/18 kilograms; 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 varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

• Put away palletized units by lifting forks to place them in racks above floor height.
• Pick palletized units from rack locations above floor height and set them up 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 7 holidays throughout the calendar year

What This Job Offers

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