High Reach Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics LLC; Geneva (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage Logistics LLC in Illinois is seeking a forklift operator to move products in cold and dry storage environments. Shifts available include Wednesday-Saturday, 5:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

or Monday-Friday, 4:00 p.m.–12:30 a.m.; pay up to $22.50 per hour, with second shift and weekend premiums. You will put away and pick palletized units, record materials via RF system, load and unload, and perform daily forklift checks.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand instructions in English.
• Ability to work in temperatures from -20F/-25C to 100F/37C wearing PPE.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends if needed.

Responsibilities

• Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height.
• Pick palletized units from rack locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipment.
• Record materials, weight, counts, and condition via RF system.
• Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
• Monitor battery charge, maintain, and charge batteries; leave equipment at charging station.
• Work with other machinery and material handling equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic math

Flexible schedule

Lift 40 lbs

RF system usage

Tools

RF system

Job description

Available schedulesWednesday-Saturday, 5:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Monday-Friday, 4:00 p.m.-12:30 a.m.PayUp 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 RESPONSIBILITIESPut away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor heightPick palletized units out of rack locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipmentChoose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items via Radio Frequency (RF) systemLoad and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting deviceComplete daily forklift maintenance/check sheetMonitor battery charge, maintain, and clean batteries, and leave material handling equipment at the proper charging stationADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWork with other machinery and material handling equipmentMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)Basic math skillsAbility to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage LogisticsAbility 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 gearMust be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.; weight may be more dependent upon facilityAbility to work a flexible work schedule and shift, including weekends if neededMust be comfortable with various noise levels, at times, can be loudPay Range:$19.18 - $32.40Why 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.