High Reach Operator | 3rd Shift

Lineage Logistics•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The High Reach Operator uses a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. The role involves placing and retrieving palletized units in elevated rack locations, preparing items for outbound shipment, and recording food-item information using a Radio Frequency (RF) system. The operator also loads and unloads materials, completes daily forklift maintenance checks, and maintains batteries and material handling equipment. This position may involve working in cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. The operator must be able to lift at least 40 pounds, work with varying noise levels, and maintain a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed. Lineage describes this role as an opportunity to begin a career path within the company, with potential for greater responsibilities and promotions.

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 various noise levels, which can at times be loud.

Responsibilities

Use a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials in accordance with regulatory and company 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.
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 a lifting device.
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.