High Reach Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7 holidays per year

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in University Park, IL is seeking a forklift operator for the 2nd shift (Mon-Fri, 4pm-12:30am). You will use a stand-up reach forklift to move products while following all safety standards and policies.

Duties include pallet put-away, outbound preparation, RF data capture, and equipment maintenance. Benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, annual bonus eligibility, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Basic math and reading comprehension are required.
• Ability to follow instructions in English or defined company language.
• Comfort working in cold storage environments (cold and dry areas).
• Lift at least 40 lbs/18 kg and operate equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up reach forklift to move products and materials.
• Put away palletized units and pick for outbound shipments.
• Record weights, counts, and item condition using RF system.
• Load/unload materials from pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheets.
• Monitor and maintain battery charging and clean equipment after use.

Skills

Basic math

Read and understand instructions

Heavy lifting

Flexibility with shifts

Work in cold storage

Team communication

Tools

RF System

Job description

2nd shift Monday-Friday 4pm-12:30pm 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

• 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

Pay Range:$19.18 - $32.40

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.