Forklift Operator (2nd Shift) - $21+/hr + $1.65 Diff

Lineage; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage is seeking a forklift operator for the second shift in the United States. You will operate a stand-up forklift and other electric-powered trucks to move, store, load, and unload products while adhering to safety standards and company procedures.

The role emphasizes accuracy, inventory control, and safe material handling in dynamic warehouse environments, with emphasis on training and teamwork to support customer needs.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs (18 kg).
• Ability to work in temperatures ranging from -20F/-25C to 100F/37C.
• Experience operating stand-up forklifts is preferred.

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

Skills

Basic math skills

Official language instructions

Climate tolerance

Lift 40 lbs

Flexible schedule

Noise tolerance

Forklift operation

Tools

RF system

Forklift

Job description

Lineage is seeking a forklift operator for the second shift in the United States. You will operate a stand-up forklift and other electric-powered trucks to move, store, load, and unload products while adhering to safety standards and company procedures.

The role emphasizes accuracy, inventory control, and safe material handling in dynamic warehouse environments, with emphasis on training and teamwork to support customer needs.