High Reach Forklift Driver

onelineage; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401k and retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

holidays

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a 1st shift forklift operator in Scranton, PA. The role involves operating stand-up high reach and sit-down counterbalance forklifts to move products safely and efficiently.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of high reach experience and be dependable, punctual, and collaborative in a team environment. This on-site position emphasizes safety, reliability, and consistent hours with weekends off.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to understand instructions in English.
• Must lift and move up to 40 lbs as needed.
• Flexible to work varied shifts and weekends if required.
• Comfortable with noisy environments.

Responsibilities

• Put away palletized units by lifting forks into racks.
• Pick palletized units from high rack locations for outbound shipment.
• Record materials, weight, counts using RF system.
• Load/unload materials on pallets or skids.
• Complete forklift maintenance/check sheets daily.
• Monitor battery levels and keep equipment charged.

Skills

Basic math

Clear instructions in English

Physical stamina 40 lbs

Flexibility in schedule

Noise tolerance

RF system use

Tools

RF scanner

Forklift operation

Job description

1st Shift Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM

Operate stand-up high reach and sit-down counterbalance forklifts to move products safely and efficiently. Candidates should have at least 2 years of high reach experience, be dependable, punctual, and willing to perform various warehouse tasks, including case picking. This role is ideal for someone seeking a stable schedule, consistent hours, and weekends off, with a focus on teamwork, reliability, and safety.

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 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

• 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.