High Reach Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics • Joliet, IL

1d • 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 and picking palletized units, managing inventory through an RF system, and performing daily forklift maintenance. Additional duties may include working with other machinery and material handling equipment. This is an excellent position to begin a career path within Lineage, with opportunities for greater responsibilities and promotions. Lineage values respect, team member development, and engagement.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent High Reach Forklift experience.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Previous cold storage experience.

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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Basic life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus eligibility
• 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