Warehouse Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics•University Park, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate a stand-up forklift and other electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices to safely move, store, load, and unload products, equipment, and materials throughout the warehouse. Ensure the accurate handling of materials on and off pallets, skids, and other lifting devices while adhering to all regulatory requirements and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Maintain productivity, inventory accuracy, and a safe working environment through proper equipment operation and material handling practices.

Requirements

Basic math skills
Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage sites while wearing company provided personal protective equipment and freezer gear
Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facility
Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
Must be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loud

Responsibilities

Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, transports, load and unload to a designated area
List materials and record weight, counts, and condition of frozen food items via a Radio Frequency (RF) system
Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet
Lead safety inspections on truck chalking and glad-hand process
Communicate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety precautions
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