High Reach Operator

LINEAGE LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, LLC•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 includes placing and retrieving palletized products in elevated rack locations, preparing items for outbound shipment, and recording food-item information through a Radio Frequency (RF) system. Operators also handle routine forklift and battery maintenance and may work with other machinery and material-handling equipment. The position requires working in temperatures ranging from as low as -20°F/-25°C in cold-storage sites to as high as 100°F/37°C in dry-storage sites, while wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear. The work environment may have varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud. The schedule may be flexible and may include weekends if needed. Lineage describes this role as an opportunity to begin a career path within the company, with the possibility of taking on greater responsibilities and promotions. The company emphasizes team-member development, engagement, respect, and care.

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 weight may be greater depending on the facility.
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
Ability to work amid varying noise levels, which may at times be loud.

Responsibilities

Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into 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 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.
Follow regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.