Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics; Friona (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Holidays

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a forklift operator for cold storage facilities in Friona, TX. The role involves moving products with electric-powered trucks, loading and unloading pallets, and recording item counts and conditions using an RF system.

Daily safety checks, battery maintenance, and coordinating with semi-truck drivers are core duties. We offer a stable, on-site work environment with medical and life insurance options, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, a potential annual bonus, and

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand instructions in the official language.
• Ability to work in cold or warm storage environments.

Responsibilities

• Use electric-powered industrial trucks to move products and materials.
• Position forks and load pallets or boxes safely.
• Transport and unload items to designated areas.
• Record weight, counts, and condition of items via RF system.
• Complete forklift maintenance checks daily.
• Lead safety inspections and coordinate with truck drivers.
• Monitor battery charge and ensure charging station use.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and work areas.

Tools

RF system

Job description

Use electric-powered industrial trucks with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Ensure the proper loading and unloading of materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPosition 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 areaList materials and record weight, counts, and condition of frozen food items via a Radio Frequency (RF) systemComplete daily forklift maintenance/check sheetLead safety inspections on truck chalking and glad-hand processCommunicate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety precautionsMonitor battery charge, maintain, and clean batteries, and leave material handling equipment at the proper charging stationADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWork with other machinery and material handling equipmentMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)Basic math skillsAbility to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage LogisticsAbility 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 gearMust be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facilityAbility to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if neededMust be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loudWhy Lineage?This is an excellent position to begin your career path within Lineage! Success in this role enables greater responsibilities and promotions! A career at Lineage starts with learning about our business and how each team member plays a part each and every day to satisfy our customers' requirements. Beyond that, you'll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. We'll ask you for your opinion and ensure we do our part to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business. Working at Lineage is energizing and enjoyable. We value respect and care about our team members.Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local laws that prohibit workplace discrimination and unlawful harassment and retaliation. Lineage will not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical or mental disability or any other protected status under federal, state and local law.BenefitsLineage provides safe, stable, reliable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits, 401k retirement plan, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year.