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 the proper loading and unloading of materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices. The role operates in cold storage temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or dry storage temperatures up to 100°F/37°C, with company-provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear as applicable. Shifts are Monday through Friday, either 2:30 PM–11:00 PM or 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. This is an opportunity to begin a career path at Lineage, with the possibility of taking on greater responsibilities and promotions. Lineage describes its workplace as safe, stable, and reliable, and emphasizes respect, care, employee development, and engagement.
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 at least 40 lbs./18 kgs.; 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
- Position forks, lifting platforms, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials; transport, load, and unload them in designated areas.
- Record materials, weights, counts, and the condition of frozen food items using a Radio Frequency (RF) system.
- Complete the daily forklift maintenance and 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Basic life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Annual bonus eligibility
- At least 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
