Certified Forklift Operator/Materials Handler

ZipRecruiter; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Certified Forklift Operator for a 6-12 month contract in North Chicago. The operator will manage material handling duties, ensuring compliance with safety standards and accuracy in operations. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and experience operating forklifts and other equipment, ensuring efficient warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Experience operating various material handling equipment.
• Able to lift 50 lbs. or more with assistance.
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Verify quantity and quality of outgoing shipments.
• Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment.
• Comply with training, safety, and governmental standards.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

RF Scanners

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job Title : Certified Forklift Operator

Duration : 6-12 months of contract with possible extension or conversion

Location : North Chicago, IL 60064

Hours: 11:00am – 7:30pm (M-F)

Job Description:

Responsible for the counting, sorting, and recording of large, heavy-weight stock or parts. Lifts and arranges materials in plant or warehouse. May use hoist or powered vehicle. Verifies clerical computation against physical stock counts. Requirements: HS Diploma, experience in the four functional warehouse duties: receiving, loading, shipping, materials management, and dispatched, previous experience in manual and electrical forklift; heavy license.

Experience Level = 1-3 Years.

Important: Looking for people that have had experience operating a forklift. A stand-up forklift would be ideal.

Responsibilities:

Comply with all appropriate policies and procedures to successfully maintain training, safety, GxP, and governmental agency standards.

Ability to comprehend and accurately process paperwork in accordance with policies and procedures.

Responsible for cross-training in multiple areas of the operation while maintaining a low level of quality mistakes.

Accurately receive and inspect inbound product/material for infestation, overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D).

Efficiently and correctly pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is picked.

Transfers and locates material/product to general storage areas or shipping locations.

Verify quantity, quality, labeling and address with the customer’s order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and accurate.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED to ensure ability to accurately complete basic math calculations, read and understand training documents, product labeling and warehouse signage written in English.

Pass medical screening and background checks that may be conducted by local, state, and/or federal authorities.

Versatile/adaptable to work overtime with little to no advance notice coupled with good multi-tasking skills.

Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced positive team-oriented environment, with moderate supervision an emphasis on customer satisfaction.

Familiarity with Microsoft office products, general computer skills and RF scanners. Ability to comprehend and execute standard problem-solving skills and effectively communicate verbally and written.

Significant Work Activities:

Capable to lift 50 lbs., and/or more with assistance. Able to bend, reach, stoop, climb, stand, and walk for entire shift of 8 hours or more.

Ability to work in an atmosphere range of 15°ree;C to 30°ree;C (59°ree;F to 86°ree;F).

Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to complete assigned tasks.

Operate various types of material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, hand tools and other devices operated in a warehouse environment while maintaining the highest level of productivity and accuracy.

What is a nice to have (but not required) regarding skills, requirements, experience, education, or certification?

Forklift

What are the top 3-5 skills, experience or education required for this position:

Experience operating various material handling equipment i.e., stand-up forklift; pallet jacks act.

Ability to accurately complete basic math calculations, read and understand training documents, product labeling and warehouse signage written in English.

Capable to lift 50 lbs., and/or more with assistance. Able to bend, reach, stoop, climb, stand, and walk for entire shift of 8 hours or more.

Versatile/adaptable to work overtime with little to no advance notice coupled with good multi-tasking skills.

Company DescriptionSelect Source International (SSI) is a distinguished staffing company with nearly 25 years of experience, renowned for delivering top-tier workforce solutions encompassing staffing, recruiting, and managed services. As a proud supplier, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your diverse workforce needs.

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence. SSI is ISO 9001, 14001, and Soc2 Type2 certified, underscoring our commitment to quality and security. We have garnered numerous sustainability and supplier awards, further validating our industry-leading capabilitiesCompany DescriptionSelect Source International (SSI) is a distinguished staffing company with nearly 25 years of experience, renowned for delivering top-tier workforce solutions encompassing staffing, recruiting, and managed services. As a proud supplier, we bring a wealth of expertise and best-in-business differentiators to comprehensively support your diverse workforce needs.

Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, SSI has established itself as a global leader, serving a broad clientele across industries with unwavering dedication and excellence. SSI is ISO 9001, 14001, and Soc2 Type2 certified, underscoring our commitment to quality and security. We have garnered numerous sustainability and supplier awards, further validating our industry-leading capabilities