3rd Shift Forklift

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

Job summary

Urban Farmer Inc. in Manteno, IL is seeking a reliable Forklift Driver to move goods, load pallets, and operate forklifts safely within the warehouse.

You will also handle shipping and receiving tasks, contribute to inventory checks, and ensure paperwork is accurate and on time. The ideal candidate is at least 18 years old, able to follow instructions, passes Urban Farmer certification, and shows attention to detail and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to work in a food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to follow work instructions and keep pace with the shipping department.
• 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 the facility.
• Optimize loads for operational efficiency.
• Secure loads before transportation.
• Accurately fill out shift paperwork.
• Adhere to production schedules.
• Inspect for damage to vehicles.
• Schedule vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Ensure safety rules, OSHA requirements and company policies are followed.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• Report food safety and quality concerns to supervisors and quality reps on shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team-oriented

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

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Full Time Manteno, IL, US

9 days ago Requisition ID: 1340

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.