High Reach Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is hiring a forklift driver for its Louisville, KY site. The role involves operating a stand-up reach forklift, putting away and picking palletized units, and recording weights and counts using the RF system.

You will load and unload materials, perform daily maintenance, monitor battery charging, and maintain equipment in good working order. Candidates must be able to lift 40 lbs and work in cold or dry storage environments, possibly on weekends, with flexible schedules.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills required and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand instructions in the official language and company policy.
• Ability to operate in cold storage and dry storage environments with PPE.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment and materials.
• Put away palletized units into racks and retrieve for outbound shipments.
• Record materials, weights, counts, and conditions using RF system.
• Load/unload materials from pallets or skids and inspect items.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance and battery care checks.
• Operate in varying noise levels and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Basic math

Read instructions

RF system literacy

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Tools

RF system

Job description

## High Reach Forklift DriverApply: On-Site: Louisville, KY (Industry Road): Full time: Posted Today: R0110782Use 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*** Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height* Pick palletized units out of rack locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipment* Choose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items via Radio Frequency (RF) system* Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device* Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet* 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 loudWhy 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. BenefitsLineage 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.