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High Reach Forklift Operator

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

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your last two years on a high reach forklift. What kind of warehouse was it?

What they are checking: Whether they meet the recent experience requirement in a comparable setting.

Have you worked in cold storage before? What was the hardest part?

What they are checking: Whether they have the preferred cold storage experience and know what it demands.

We run different schedules, including early mornings and late nights. Which works for you, and how reliable are you?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to one of the posted schedules with steady attendance.

Tell me about a time you helped a newer operator on the floor.

What they are checking: Whether they are a team player who shares know-how safely.

What would you do

The RF gun shows a different product than the pallet in front of you. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop and report a location error rather than move the wrong product.

A pallet in a high location looks damaged and is leaning. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they secure the area and get help instead of trying a risky pull.

How do you keep your pace up without cutting safety corners?

What they are checking: Whether they can meet productivity while following every safety standard.

About the work

How does working in a freezer change how you drive and handle the forklift?

What they are checking: Whether they know about slick floors, frost and how cold affects equipment and reaction time.

Walk me through picking a pallet from a high rack and staging it for outbound.

What they are checking: Whether they describe safe height work and accurate staging.

What is on your daily check sheet, and why do you do it every shift?

What they are checking: Whether they see inspections as protection, not paperwork.

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The full job description

As published by Lineage Logistics.

2nd shift hours: Monday-Friday 3PM-11:30PM 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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