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Warehouse Forklift Operator

Lineage Logistics · University Park, IL · $16.97–$28.65 an hour · Full time

Posted Aug 26, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about your stand-up forklift experience. How long and in what kind of warehouse?

What they are checking: Whether they have real experience with stand-up trucks in a busy facility.

This is a second shift job starting at 4 p.m. How does that work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably commit to the second shift schedule.

Tell me about a time you helped keep your work area safe for others.

What they are checking: Whether they look out for coworkers, not just themselves.

What would you do

What do you say to a truck driver before you start loading or unloading?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate with drivers to prevent early pull-aways and other dock accidents.

You find a pallet that is wrapped poorly and leaning. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they fix or report an unstable load instead of moving it as is.

How do you maintain productivity without cutting safety corners?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep pace while following every safety standard.

About the work

The posting mentions leading safety inspections on truck chocking and glad-hands. Why do those checks matter?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how these steps keep a trailer from moving while someone is inside.

How do you record weight, counts and condition of frozen product using the RF system?

What they are checking: Whether they enter inventory data carefully so records match the floor.

What do you check on your daily forklift maintenance sheet?

What they are checking: Whether they inspect the truck every shift and will take it out of service if needed.

How do you take care of forklift batteries?

What they are checking: Whether they follow charging and battery care steps that keep equipment safe and ready.

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The full job description

As published by Lineage Logistics.

2nd shift Monday-Friday 4pm-12:30pm Starting pay: $21/hr. plus $1.65 shift differential Operate a stand-up forklift and other electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices to safely move, store, load, and unload products, equipment, and materials throughout the warehouse. Ensure the accurate handling of materials on and off pallets, skids, and other lifting devices while adhering to all regulatory requirements and company safety standards, policies, and procedures. Maintain productivity, inventory accuracy, and a safe working environment through proper equipment operation and material handling practices. What you'll do • 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 station • Work with other machinery and material handling equipment What you'll bring • 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:$16.97 - $28.65 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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