High Reach Forklift Operator

Lineage; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage is hiring a forklift operator in Chicago, IL. You will move products and materials, using a stand‑up reach forklift, while following safety standards and procedures. The role features pay up to $22.50 per hour plus a second-shift premium and weekend premium.

Core duties include picking and placing palletized goods, recording weights and counts via RF, and performing daily equipment checks. A flexible schedule and ability to work in cold or dry storage areas are required.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills to perform calculations.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
• Comfort working in cold or hot storage environments.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs/18 kg.
• Flexibility to work a varied schedule including weekends.
• Tolerance for varying noise levels in a warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Put away palletized units by lifting forks for rack placement.
• Pick palletized units from above-floor-height racks for outbound shipping.
• Record materials, weights, counts, and item condition via RF system.
• Load/unload materials on pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
• Monitor battery charge and leave equipment at charging station.

Skills

Basic math

Follow instructions

Temp extremes

Lift 40 lbs

Flexible schedule

Noise tolerant

Job description

Available schedules

• Wednesday–Saturday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• Monday–Friday, 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m.

Pay

• Up to $22.50 per hour , depending on experience.
• Second shift: An additional $1.50 per hour.
• Weekend premium: An additional $1.50 per hour for hours worked on Saturdays and Sundays.

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.

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.