Receiving Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Holiday pay

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is seeking a forklift operator at our Westborough, MA facility to move products in a temperature-controlled warehouse using electric forklifts, pallets, and related equipment. You will load/unload materials and document movements in our RF system, while strictly following safety standards.

The role requires basic math, the ability to lift 40 lbs, and tolerance for cold and hot storage environments, with weekend/shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• Basic math skills.
• Ability to understand instructions in the official language.
• Ability to work in temperatures as low as -20 Fahrenheit/-25 Celsius and up to 100 Fahrenheit/37 Celsius with PPE.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs./18 kgs.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends if needed.
• Comfortable with varying noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Position forks, lifting platform, or other devices under, over, or around loaded pallets and load/unload to designated areas.
• Record weights, counts, and condition of items via RF system.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
• Lead safety inspections on truck chalking and glad-hand processes.
• Coordinate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety precautions.

Skills

Basic math

Reading instructions

Temperature tolerance

Lifting 40 lbs

Flexible schedule

Noise tolerance

Job description

Use electric-powered industrial trucks with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Ensure the proper loading and unloading of materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Position forks, lifting platform, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, transports, load and unload to a designated area
• List materials and record weight, counts, and condition of frozen food items via a Radio Frequency (RF) system
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet
• Lead safety inspections on truck chalking and glad-hand process
• Communicate with semi-truck drivers to ensure safety precautions
• 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:$16.97 - $28.65

Pay Range: $16.97 - $28.65

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.

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At Lineage, we have a shared purpose: We are transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world. Our shared purpose drives everything we do in all parts of our organization, from the warehouse floor to the corner office. The work we do is noble, and our team members are passionate about the impact they make every day. Working at Lineage is not just a job – it’s an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage Logistics team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain. At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job – it’s a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, we’re reimagining the global food supply chain. Lineage helps customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small family‑owned businesses increase the efficiency and protect the integrity of their temperature‑controlled supply chain. In recognition of the company’s leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No1. Data Science company on Fast Company’s annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies in 2019, in addition to ranking 23rd overall in an evaluation of thousands of companies worldwide. As part of the Lineage family, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your career as we continually expand, using technology and award‑winning innovations, to meet the needs of customers around the world.