High Reach Operator - 1st Shift Sat-Tues

Lineage Logistics•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 Saturday through Tuesday on the first shift, from 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The operator puts away palletized units in racks above floor height, retrieves palletized units from rack locations for outbound shipment, and records materials, weights, counts, and food-item conditions through a Radio Frequency (RF) system. The role also involves loading and unloading materials, completing daily forklift maintenance check sheets, and maintaining and charging batteries and material-handling equipment. Operators may also work with other machinery and material-handling 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. Company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear are used where applicable. The employer describes this as an opportunity to begin a career path at Lineage, with the possibility of taking on 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 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 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 applicable 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 prepare them for outbound shipment.
Select and record materials, weights, counts, and food-item conditions 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.