Forklift Operator - Safe, Flexible, Cold/Dry Warehouse

Lineage Logistics; Luverne (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a forklift operator to move products and materials within our temperature-controlled warehouses. You will load and unload with electrically powered trucks, following all safety protocols and company policies.

You will use an RF system to record weights, counts, and the condition of items, and perform routine maintenance checks. Responsibilities also include coordinating with truck drivers, monitoring battery charging, and ensuring proper charging station usage.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage sites.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if needed.

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

Skills

Basic math skills

Follow instructions in English

Work in cold storage environments

Lift at least 40 lbs (18 kg)

Flexible shifts including weekends

Job description

Lineage Logistics is seeking a forklift operator to move products and materials within our temperature-controlled warehouses. You will load and unload with electrically powered trucks, following all safety protocols and company policies.

You will use an RF system to record weights, counts, and the condition of items, and perform routine maintenance checks. Responsibilities also include coordinating with truck drivers, monitoring battery charging, and ensuring proper charging station usage.