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High Reach Forklift

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

Posted Aug 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role needs at least two full years of stand-up forklift experience in the last four years. Tell me about that experience.

What they are checking: Whether they meet the recent experience requirement and have run a stand-up truck in real conditions.

Part-time means a minimum of two shifts a week and up to 28 hours. What schedule are you looking for?

What they are checking: Whether their availability truly fits the shift start times and minimum commitment.

Tell me about a near miss you saw on a forklift. What did you learn?

What they are checking: Whether they learn from close calls and take safety personally.

What would you do

You need to attend a three-day orientation Monday through Wednesday. Can you commit to that?

What they are checking: Whether they can complete required orientation before starting part-time shifts.

When you only work a couple of shifts a week, how do you stay current with changes on the floor?

What they are checking: Whether they make an effort to stay informed so part-time hours do not lead to mistakes.

You record counts and condition through the RF system. What would you do if the system is down?

What they are checking: Whether they follow backup procedures and ask a lead instead of moving product without records.

How do you handle working in freezer temperatures as low as -20?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the cold and will wear freezer gear and take warm-up breaks.

About the work

Walk me through putting a pallet away into a rack location high above the floor.

What they are checking: Whether they describe a safe, controlled process for working at height.

What items on a daily forklift check would stop you from using the truck?

What they are checking: Whether they know real defects like brakes, hydraulics or forks and will tag the truck out.

How do you take care of the forklift battery and charging station?

What they are checking: Whether they handle batteries safely and leave equipment ready for the next operator.

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The full job description

As published by Lineage Logistics.

Available Shifts: 1st Shift: Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM–2:30 PM 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday | 2:30 PM–11:00 PM 3rd Shift: Monday–Friday | 11:30 PM–7:00 AM Pay: $22.00 Candidate must have at least 2 yrs of High Reach Forklift experience to be considered. 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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