Forklift Operators - Part Time

Lineage; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Minimum of 7 holidays

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a part-time operator for electric-powered industrial trucks in Allentown, PA. Responsibilities include transporting products, loading and unloading materials, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates should be able to work in extreme temperatures and lift 40 lbs. This role offers a career path for growth and includes benefits such as medical insurance and a 401k retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in extreme temperatures ranging from -20 Fahrenheit to 100 Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends.
• Lift a minimum of 40 lbs (18 kg).
• Flexible schedule and potential weekend shifts.
• Able to tolerate varied noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Operate electric-powered industrial trucks and lifting equipment.
• Load and unload materials efficiently.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheets.
• Lead safety inspections on truck chalking and glad-hand process.
• Communicate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety precautions.
• Monitor battery charge and keep equipment at charging station.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to understand instructions

Comfortable with various noise levels

Ability to work in extreme temps

Tools

Forklift operation

RF system

Maintenance check sheets

Job description

This part‑time role operates electric‑powered industrial trucks and lifting equipment to safely transport products, materials, and machinery throughout the facility. The position requires strict adherence to all regulatory guidelines and company safety standards. Responsibilities include efficiently and accurately loading and unloading materials onto pallets, skids, and other lifting devices to support smooth, high‑quality workflow.

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

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.