Stand up Forklift Operator
About The Position
Use electric-powered industrial trucks with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials while following regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Ensure materials are properly loaded and unloaded onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices. The role involves working in cold-storage or dry-storage facilities and wearing company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear as required. Available shifts are Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM–11:00 PM and Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. Pay is $20.15 per hour, with a shift differential for the second shift; the listed pay range is $16.97–$28.65 per hour. Lineage describes this role as an opportunity to begin a career path within the company, with potential for increased responsibilities and promotion. The company emphasizes team development, respect, and care for team members.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of stand-up 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 weight may be greater depending on the facility.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.
- Comfort working with varying noise levels, which can sometimes be loud.
Responsibilities
- Position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials; transport them and load or unload them in designated areas.
- List materials and record weights, counts, and the condition of frozen food items using a Radio Frequency (RF) system.
- Complete the daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
- Lead safety inspections of truck chocking and the glad-hand process.
- Communicate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety precautions are followed.
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Annual bonus eligibility.
- A minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
