High Reach Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a forklift operator, responsible for safely moving products and ensuring efficient operations. This role involves working in varying temperatures and requires basic math skills and the ability to lift significant weights. Lineage offers a supportive and stable work environment with clear pathways for career growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and life insurance

401k and paid time off

Annual bonuses

At least 7 holidays per year

Qualifications

• Basic math skills and ability to understand instructions.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Flexible schedule required, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Use stand-up reach forklift to move products and materials.
• Put away and pick palletized units from high racks.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance and checks.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to understand instructions

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Ability to work in varying temperatures

Flexibility in scheduling

Comfort with noise levels

Job description

1st shift - 7am - 5:30pm, Sunday - Wednesday

Pay Rate - $23 an hour

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 devices
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheets
• 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 the country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20°F/-25°C in cold storage sites or up to 100°F/37°C 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 depending on the facility
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and shift, including weekends if needed
• Comfortable with various noise levels, which can sometimes be loud

Why Lineage?

This is an excellent position to begin your career at Lineage! Success in this role can lead to greater responsibilities and promotions. We value respect and care about our team members, and we aim to keep you developing and engaged as we grow our business.

Lineage is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all laws prohibiting workplace discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. We do not discriminate based on race, color, age, national origin, religion, disability, or any other protected status.

Benefits include safe and stable work environments, medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance, 401k, paid time off, annual bonuses, and at least 7 holidays per year.