Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics LLC; Town of Conklin (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Paid time off

Annual bonus

Job summary

Lineage Logistics LLC is seeking a forklift operator for the early morning shift (2:00 AM - 10:30 AM, Monday to Friday). You will move products with electric-powered forklifts, load and unload pallets, and perform daily equipment checks in a temperature-controlled warehouse.

You must follow safety standards, use RF systems to record weights and counts, and communicate with truck drivers to ensure safe operations. Physical lifting up to 40 lbs may be required.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required for daily calculations.
• Ability to read and understand instructions in official language.
• Ability to work in cold and dry storage environments.
• Willingness to work a flexible shift including weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Position forks, lifting devices under pallets and loads for transport and unloading.
• Record weights, counts, and condition of items via RF system.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance and check sheets.
• Lead safety inspections and ensure safety procedures with drivers.
• Monitor batteries and keep equipment charged and clean.

Skills

Basic math

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Tools

RF system

Forklift

Battery maintenance

Job description

Shifts Available - 2am - 10:30am ( Monday to Friday ) Pay - $18 an hour Shift - 2am - 10:30am ( Monday to Friday ) Pay - $18 an hour

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:$16.00 - $26.59

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.

At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family-owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature-controlled supply chain.

In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award-winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.