High Reach Operator - 1st Shift Sat-Tues

Lineage•McDonough, GA

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 position works the first shift, Saturday through Tuesday, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The operator puts away palletized units in elevated rack locations, retrieves palletized units for outbound shipment, and uses a radio frequency (RF) system to select and record information about food items. The role also involves loading and unloading materials, completing daily forklift maintenance checks, and maintaining and charging batteries and material handling equipment. The 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 work a flexible schedule, including weekends if needed. Lineage describes the role as an opportunity to develop and advance within the company. Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and states that it complies with federal, state, and local laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Benefits include medical, dental, basic life and disability insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and at least seven holidays per calendar year.

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; the 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

Use a stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following safety standards, policies, and procedures.
Put away palletized units by placing them into racks above floor height.
Pick palletized units from elevated rack locations and prepare them for outbound shipment.
Select and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items using an 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.