2nd Shift Forklift

Urban Farmer; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Farmer in Manteno, IL is seeking a Forklift Driver to move goods, load pallets, and perform warehouse duties safely and efficiently. The role also involves packaging shipments and checking inventories to support daily operations.

Qualification requirements include being at least 18, following work instructions, understanding shipping policies, strong teamwork and communication, and the ability to pass Urban Farmer certification; physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working in

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to work in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow work instructions and keep pace with shipping department.
• Understanding of shipping policies and procedures; effective communication to support forklift team.
• Must pass certification from Urban Farmer.
• Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills to operate machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, ship, and receive warehouse items.
• Transport materials within facility to various locations.
• Optimize loads for operational efficiency.
• Secure loads before transportation and complete shift paperwork.
• Adhere to production schedules and inspect for damage on vehicles.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Forklift certification

Job description

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Logistics Full Time Manteno, IL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1358

Salary Range: $20.00 To $22.50 Annually

JOBSUMMARY:

ForkliftDriverisresponsibleformovinggoods,loadedpalletsandequipmentsafelyandsecurely.Inadditiontodriving forklifts, a Forklift Driver also has a range of other warehouse duties such as packaging shipments or checking inventories.

EssentialDutiesandResponsibilities:

• Loading,unloading,shipping,andreceivingwarehouseitems.
• Transportingmaterialstodifferentlocationswithinthefacility.
• Optimizingloadstoensureoperationalefficiency.
• Securingloadstothemachinebeforetransportation.
• Accuratelyfillingoutshiftpaperwork.
• Adheringtoproductionschedules.
• Inspectingfordamagestovehicles.
• Schedulingvehiclesformaintenanceandrepairs.
• EnsurethatallSafetyrules,OSHArequirementsandCompanyPoliciesarefollowed.
• Otherresponsibilitiesasassignedbymanagement.
• AllstaffareresponsibleforCompliancewithallGMP,FoodSafetyandPlantSafetyruleswhile in the processing facility.Staff are encouraged to report Food Safety and Quality concerns immediately to their supervisors and Quality representatives on shift.

QUALIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS:

Qualifiedindividualsmustbe atleast18yearsoldtoworkinthefoodmanufacturingenvironment.Abilitytofollowwork instruction and keep pace of shipping department is required.Individual must have thorough understanding of shipping policies and procedures. Effective communication skills are needed to support forklift team.This position requires incumbenttohavekeenattentiontodetailandexperienceworkinginateam-oriented,collaborativeenvironment.Individual will need to pass certification from Urban Farmer. The individual must be able to perform each essential job duty and responsibility satisfactorily.Individual must have good hand/eye coordination and excellent motor skills to operate necessary machinery safely.

PHYSICALDEMANDS:

• Workinandoutofcold environment.
• MustwearrequiredPPE.
• Liftupto50lbs.
• Regularlyrequiredto:
  • Sit
  • Stand
  • Walk
  • Usehands

WORKENVIRONMENT:

Generally,worksinawarehouseorplantenvironment.Whileperformingthedutiesofthisjob,theassociatewillbeexposed to moving mechanical parts/product and vehicular traffic.The associate may be exposed to a wide range of temperatures and noises.