High Reach Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7 holidays throughout the year

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a skilled forklift operator to safely move products and materials within a fast-paced warehouse. You will operate a Raymond stand-up high reach forklift, perform stacking, and ensure accurate RF inventory tracking.

The role requires adherence to safety policies and ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends. Join Lineage Logistics to contribute to efficient storage, order fulfillment, and continuous improvement in our temperature-controlled facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating High Reach Forklift.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-driven warehouse environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand instructions in the country’s official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics.
• Ability to give voice commands in English (required for voice-directed picking systems).

Responsibilities

• Operate a Raymond stand-up high reach forklift to safely move products, equipment, and materials throughout the facility.
• Put away palletized units by lifting forks and placing them into racks above floor height, including upper reserve and double-deep locations.
• Pick palletized units from elevated rack locations and prepare them for outbound shipment.
• Safely remove pallets from storage locations while maintaining product integrity and adherence to safety protocols.
• Use a Radio Frequency (RF) scanning system to track inventory, including product counts, weights, and condition.
• Load and unload materials onto and off pallets, skids, or other lifting devices.
• Perform up-stacking and down-stacking in pick locations to maintain efficient inventory flow.
• Complete daily forklift inspection and maintenance checklists to ensure safe operation.
• Monitor battery charge levels, perform basic battery maintenance and cleaning, and return equipment to designated charging stations.

Skills

Experience with High Reach Forklift

Fast-paced environment

Basic math

Attention to detail

English language commands

Job description

Use stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate a Raymond stand-up high reach forklift to safely move products, equipment, and materials throughout the facility
• Put away palletized units by lifting forks and placing them into racks above floor height, including upper reserve and double-deep locations
• Pick palletized units from elevated rack locations and prepare them for outbound shipment
• Safely remove pallets from storage locations while maintaining product integrity and adherence to safety protocols
• Use a Radio Frequency (RF) scanning system to track inventory, including product counts, weights, and condition
• Load and unload materials onto and off pallets, skids, or other lifting devices
• Perform up-stacking and down-stacking in pick locations to maintain efficient inventory flow
• Complete daily forklift inspection and maintenance checklists to ensure safe operation
• Monitor battery charge levels, perform basic battery maintenance and cleaning, and return equipment to designated charging stations

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate and assist with other material handling equipment and machinery as required
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company policies
• Follow all safety regulations and procedures within warehouse operations

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating High Reach Forklift
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, production-driven warehouse environment
• Basic math skills and strong attention to detail
• Ability to understand instructions in the country’s official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
• Ability to give voice commands in English (required for voice-directed picking systems)
• Ability to lift a minimum of 60 lbs / 27 kgs (weight may vary by facility)
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including weekends as needed
• Comfortable working around varying noise levels, which can be loud at times

Pay Range:$17.79 - $30.05

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.