Lineage, one of the world’s leading temperature-controlled warehouse REITs and integrated solutions providers, announced the expansion of its network of automated facilities with a new cold storage warehouse in Hazleton, Pennsylvania currently under construction. The fully automated, next-generation facility will help meet the needs of Lineage’s customers and bring new job opportunities to the market, with an office manager position and 12 maintenance technician roles now open for application.
With approximately 60 million people – or about 18 percent of the United States population – to feed in a roughly 250-mile radius of the facility, the Hazleton warehouse is strategically positioned to deliver added value for its customers and their consumers. This project underscores Lineage's dedication to meeting evolving needs in the region, while fostering economic growth and job creation in Hazleton and nearby communities.
"As a testament to our commitment to meeting our customers’ needs, we're excited to complete the construction of this cutting-edge facility in Hazleton while simultaneously fostering job growth in the communities we serve," said Matt Cramer, President of North America East at Lineage. "This latest addition to our automated network furthers our purpose of delivering food safely and reliably to millions of families around the globe."
The completed Hazleton facility will span approximately 386,000 square feet and include approximately 85,000 pallet positions for storing temperature-controlled products. The facility also features advanced technology and automation, including cranes and rail guided vehicles, inbound lanes featuring proprietary computer vision technology that automates the product receiving process, and automated layer picking – all of which enable operational efficiencies.
