Forklift Operator

Company: Lineage Logistics
Location: Hanover Park
Posted on: January 27, 2023

Job Description:

Sunday 5 am -2:30pm, Monday- Thursday 11 am- 7:30 pmUse 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 stationADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work with other machinery and material handling equipmentMINIMUM 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 loudWhy 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, youll help us grow and learn on our journey to be the very best employer in our industry. Well 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, competitive pay, excellent Health and Dental benefits, 401K, and Paid Time Off and Sick DaysLooking for a career in the Netherlands?Click here (https://www.werkenbijlineagelogistics.nl/) to explore more vacancies.Not sure which role is right for you? Let us do the work! Share your contact information and a resume or CV. A member of our recruiting team will reach out to you to explore roles we think could be a good match.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 its 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.If you are having trouble applying, contact our Human Resources team here: Contact Us - Lineage Logistics (https://www.lineagelogistics.com/contact-us)At Lineage Logistics, helping to feed the world is more than a job its a purpose we live every day. Lineage is one of the worlds leading temperature-controlled logistics companies. Driven by our core values, were 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 companys leading innovations, Lineage was recognized as the No 1. Data Science company on Fast Companys annual list of the Worlds 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, youll 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.

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