2nd Shift Reach Forklift Operator - Cold Storage

Lineage; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage is seeking a 2nd shift forklift operator in Chicago to efficiently move products, load and unload pallets, and maintain safety standards in a regulated environment. You will use a stand-up reach forklift and RF system to record materials, weights, counts, and condition, perform daily equipment checks, and support warehouse operations while adapting to temperature ranges and noisy settings.

This role offers a stable team, opportunities for growth, and a focus on reliability and accuracy

Qualifications

• Able to perform basic math tasks.
• Must understand instructions in the official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics.
• Ability to work in temperatures from -20 Fahrenheit to 100 Fahrenheit while wearing PPE.
• Must lift a minimum of 40 lbs (18 kg).
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends if needed.
• Must tolerate loud environments.

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 up for outbound shipment.
• Choose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items via RF system.
• Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
• Monitor battery charge, maintain, and clean batteries, and leave material handling equipment at the proper charging station.

Skills

Basic math

Reading instructions

Heavy lifting

Temperature tolerance

Flexible schedule

Noise tolerance

Tools

RF system

Job description

Lineage is seeking a 2nd shift forklift operator in Chicago to efficiently move products, load and unload pallets, and maintain safety standards in a regulated environment. You will use a stand-up reach forklift and RF system to record materials, weights, counts, and condition, perform daily equipment checks, and support warehouse operations while adapting to temperature ranges and noisy settings.

This role offers a stable team, opportunities for growth, and a focus on reliability and accuracy