High-Reach Forklift Operator – Cold Storage

Lineage; Hobart (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in Hobart, Indiana is seeking a forklift operator to move products and materials in accordance with safety standards and company policies. You will operate a stand-up reach forklift to put away palletized units and pick them for outbound shipment, recording materials with the RF system.

Minimum requirements include lifting at least 40 lbs, working in cold storage down to -20 °F, and enduring varying noise levels.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills are required.
• Ability to understand instructions in the official language or defined by Lineage Logistics.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius in cold storage or up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius in dry storage with required PPE.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs; weight may vary by facility.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends if needed.
• Must be comfortable with varying noise levels, which can be loud.

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 prepare for outbound shipment.
• Choose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items 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 clean batteries, and leave equipment at the charging station.

Skills

Basic math

Instructions comprehension

Flexible schedule

Temperature range tolerance

Lifting 40 lbs

Tools

Stand-up forklift

RF system usage

Job description

Lineage Logistics in Hobart, Indiana is seeking a forklift operator to move products and materials in accordance with safety standards and company policies. You will operate a stand-up reach forklift to put away palletized units and pick them for outbound shipment, recording materials with the RF system.

Minimum requirements include lifting at least 40 lbs, working in cold storage down to -20 °F, and enduring varying noise levels.