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High Reach Forklift Driver

Lineage Logistics · University Park, IL · $19.18–$32.40 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your experience on a stand-up reach forklift. How high have you put away pallets?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience placing loads at height, which is the heart of this job.

The schedule is four 10-hour shifts on second shift. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work the 4x10 evening schedule, since attendance drives the operation.

Tell me about a time you were under pressure to go faster. How did you keep it safe?

What they are checking: Whether they keep safety standards when the pace picks up.

What would you do

You scan a pallet with the RF gun and the count does not match the label. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they record accurately and flag mismatches, since bad counts cause bad inventory.

This job can be as cold as -20 degrees in freezer areas. How do you stay safe and focused in the cold for a 10-hour shift?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cold exposure and will use PPE and breaks so their judgment stays sharp.

A coworker walks into your aisle while you have a pallet raised. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and communicate rather than keep working with a pedestrian near a raised load.

About the work

Walk me through your daily forklift check sheet. What would make you take a truck out of service?

What they are checking: Whether they take pre-shift inspections seriously instead of signing the sheet without looking.

How do you safely put a pallet into a high rack location when the load looks unstable?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and fix a bad load rather than risk it falling from height.

What do you do with the battery at the end of your shift, and why does it matter?

What they are checking: Whether they follow charging and battery care steps that keep equipment ready for the next shift.

How do you set up a pallet for outbound shipment so it does not get damaged on the truck?

What they are checking: Whether they think about product condition all the way to the customer.

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The full job description

As published by Lineage Logistics.

2nd shift Monday-Friday 4pm-12:30pm Use stand-up reach forklift to move products, equipment, and materials while following all regulatory and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Put away palletized units by lifting forks for placement into racks above floor height • Pick palletized units out of rack locations above floor height and set up for outbound shipment • Choose and record materials, weight, counts, and condition of food items via Radio Frequency (RF) system • Load and unload materials on and off pallets, skids, or lifting device • Complete daily forklift maintenance/check sheet • 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:$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.

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