Shipping & Receiving Operator

Lineage Logistics; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safe work environments

Medical and dental insurance

Basic life and disability insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

Minimum 7 holidays

Job summary

Lineage Logistics is hiring a Warehouse Associate in Westfield, MA. You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, verify inventory, read work orders, and prepare shipments with RF scanning technology. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork on a fast-moving cold or dry storage site.

We offer a stable, benefits-rich environment with 401k, PTO, annual bonus eligibility, and holidays. Lineage is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce and career development

Qualifications

• Identify products by reading and scanning pallet IDs.
• Follow safety policies and PPE requirements in all storage environments.
• Maintain accurate counts and organize inventory with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Move products with forklift and pallet jack following safety standards.
• Verify inventory and inspect shipments for quality.
• Read and follow work orders to determine quantities and types to ship.
• Locate items in the warehouse and prepare for picking.
• Pack, seal, label, and document shipments using RF scanning.
• Report damages and coordinate with supervisors for resolution.
• Help clean and organize the warehouse at shift end.
• Attend to additional duties with other machinery as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet jack operation

Inventory verification

Read work orders

RF scanning

Attention to detail

Lift 40 lbs

Flexible schedule

Noise tolerance

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Use forklift and pallet jack to move products on and off trucks while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures.
• Verify inventory and visually inspect shipments for quality.
• Read and follow computerized work orders to determine quantities and types of products to be shipped
• Determine the location of requested items in the warehouse
• Change over pallets for picking, visually inspect items for damages or flaws
• Document and report damages to supervisors or leads
• Pack, seal, and label materials/pallets for shipping using Radio Frequency (RF) scanning equipment to document and verify counts of picked items
• Alert appropriate leader of any issues with the product or materials and await directions to rectify the problem
• Help clean and organize the warehouse at the end of the shift

ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with other machinery and material handling equipment

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES)

• Must be able to identify products through reading, interpreting, and scanning pallet identification numbers
• Ability to understand instructions in Country's official language or as defined by Lineage Logistics
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• 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.; 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:$15.72 - $26.59

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

• safe, stable, reliable work environments
• medical, dental, and basic life and disability insurance benefits
• 401k retirement plan
• paid time off
• annual bonus eligibility
• a minimum of 7 holidays throughout the calendar year

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 No 1. 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.