Stand up Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics; Geneva (IL); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7+ holidays per year

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in Geneva, IL is hiring a Stand-up Forklift Operator to load, unload, and transport products in cold and dry storage. You will operate an electric forklift, record weights and counts via RF, and participate in safety inspections as part of a team ensuring timely shipments.

Preferred candidates have at least 2 years of forklift experience, the ability to lift 40 lbs, and flexibility for shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of stand-up forklift experience.
• Ability to operate and maintain forklift safely.
• Able to work in cold storage environments.
• Must be able to lift at least 40 lbs (18 kg).
• Willingness to work weekends or flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklift to move pallets and materials.
• Load and unload goods; record weights and counts.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
• Assist with safety inspections and coordinate with drivers.
• Follow safety policies and maintain clean work area.

Skills

Stand-up forklift experience

Lifting 40 lbs

Basic math skills

Job description

## Stand up Forklift OperatorApply: On-Site: Geneva, IL (Geneva Drive): Full time: Posted Yesterday: R0109127**2nd shift hours****Monday-Friday 4pm-12:30am****Preferred experience:** at least 2 years of Stand up Forklift experience**$19-$20/hr. plus $1.50 shift differential**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 loudPay Range:$16.97 - $28.65Why 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.