Turret Forklift Operator

Lineage; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Annual bonus eligibility

7 holidays per year

Job summary

Lineage Logistics in Elizabeth, NJ is hiring for a full-time forklift operator (turret) with shift 6:00AM–2:30PM. You will pick, move, stage, and store palletized goods while maintaining inventory accuracy and following all safety, quality, and operational standards.

You’ll complete daily forklift checks, monitor battery charging, and coordinate with teams to meet productivity goals. The role requires lifting up to 40 lbs and flexibility for weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Understand instructions in the country’s official language.
• Work in cold or hot storage environments and wear PPE.
• Lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Work a flexible schedule, including weekends if needed.
• Be comfortable with varying noise levels.

Responsibilities

• Write the order number, receiver name, and quantity on every unit pulled.
• Report bad tickets to the leader immediately.
• Pull all orders promptly.
• Assist with freight and locating products after pulling orders.
• Report damaged pallets to a supervisor.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet.
• Monitor battery charge and upkeep, return equipment to charging station.
• Operate with other machinery and material handling equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Warehouse efficiency

Flexible shift

Tools

Turret forklift

Job description

Full Time Role - 6:00AM - 2:30PM Safely operate a Turret Forklift to pick, move, stage, and store palletized products in a warehouse setting. Ensure inventory is accurately handled and positioned while meeting productivity goals and following all safety, quality, and operational standards.

Full Time Role - 6:00AM - 2:30PM Safely operate a Turret Forklift to pick, move, stage, and store palletized products in a warehouse setting. Ensure inventory is accurately handled and positioned while meeting productivity goals and following all safety, quality, and operational standards.

What You'll Do

• Write the order number, name of the receiver, and quantity of case on every order, box, pallet, packages and bins pulled
• Report bad tickets right away to the appropriate leader
• Pull all orders in a timely manner
• Once orders are pulled, help run freight and locate product
• Report broken pallets to supervisor
• Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet
• Monitor battery charge, maintain, and clean batteries, and leave material handling equipment at the proper charging station
• Work with other machinery and material handling equipment

What You’ll Bring

• 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; 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: $19.18 - $32.40

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.