High Reach Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company seeks a Forklift Operator in Scranton to handle materials safely and efficiently. Responsibilities include operating a stand-up reach forklift and adhering to safety standards. This role offers a growth path and valuable benefits in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and basic life insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Minimum of 7 holidays throughout the year

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs/18 kgs.
• Comfort with varying temperatures from -20F to 100F.
• Flexible work schedule, including potential weekends.

Responsibilities

• Use stand-up reach forklift to move products and materials.
• Load and unload materials on and off pallets.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance and check sheets.

Skills

Basic math skills

Ability to understand instructions

Ability to work in varying temperatures

Physical lifting capability

Ability to work flexible hours

Comfort with noise levels

Job description

Use stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. *** MONDAY - FRIDAY 7:30AM - 4:00pm *** 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

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.