Forklift Driver (PRE-ID)

LINEAGE LOGISTICS HOLDINGS, LLC; Swedesboro (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance (basic)

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Minimum 7 holidays

Job summary

Lineage Logistics Holdings, LLC is hiring a forklift operator to move materials in temperature-controlled environments. You will load/unload pallets, log weights and counts in an RF system, and perform daily maintenance while following safety procedures and company policies.

The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs (18 kg) and working flexible shifts, including weekends, in environments that can be very loud and cold or hot. Lineage emphasizes safety and efficiency in its operations.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand instructions in the official language.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C or up to 100°F/37°C.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs (18 kg).
• Flexible schedule including weekends if needed.
• Comfortable with varying noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Position forks and load/unload pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials.
• Record weights, counts, and conditions of items via RF system.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance check.
• Lead safety inspections on truck chalking and glad-hand process.
• Coordinate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety.
• Monitor battery charge and maintain equipment.

Skills

Basic math

Instruction comprehension

Extreme temperature work

Lifting capability

Flexible schedule

Noise tolerance

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 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

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with other machinery and material handling equipment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• 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

Pay Range:$16.97 - $28.65

Why 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.

Benefits

Lineage 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.