High Reach Forklift

Lineage•Bedford Park, IL

1d•$19 - $32

About The Position

Use a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The position involves storing and retrieving palletized products in elevated racks, preparing products for outbound shipment, recording item and shipment details using an RF system, and maintaining forklift and battery equipment. The work may take place 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 role may require a flexible schedule, including weekends if needed. Available schedules are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM or 2:30 PM–11:00 PM. Pay is listed as $22.00, with a stated pay range of $19.18–$32.40. Lineage describes this role as an opportunity to begin a career path with potential for greater responsibilities and promotions. The company emphasizes team member development, engagement, respect, and care. Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and states that it complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

Requirements

At least 2 years of High Reach Forklift experience.
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 lbs./18 kgs.; the required weight may be greater depending on the facility.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
Comfort with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.

Responsibilities

Use a stand-up reach 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 in racks above floor height.
Pick palletized units from rack locations above floor height and set them up for outbound shipment.
Select and record materials, weights, counts, and food-item condition 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 designated charging station.
Work with other machinery and material handling equipment.