Day Shift Forklift Operator — High-Volume Packaging

Novolex; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is hiring an hourly Lift Truck Operator in Bridgeview, IL. You will move materials and finished goods in a high-volume production setting, ensuring accuracy and safety in all transfers while supporting SAP inventory tasks.

The role requires prior manufacturing experience, ability to stand for long periods, and willingness to work overtime. Join a team-focused environment with robust benefits and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment is required.
• Experience with Pallet Jack is preferred.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time and move heavy loads with a pallet jack.
• Must be able to complete Material Order Forms.
• Need to read and interpret Job Dockets.
• Ability to work independently as well as with others; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high volume production environment.
• All transferring must be performed with a high degree of accuracy and accountability and in accordance with the established standard processes and procedures.
• All duties performed with focus on safety.
• Follow all Critical Safety Rules, Standards of Conduct, and plant and company practices, procedures, policies, standard work practices, truck and railcar health and safety rules, including the attendance policy.
• Effectively perform all duties as outlined in the Operations Lift Truck Operator standard work.
• Effectively assist with operations on all EPS lines as assigned. Relieve operators for breaks.
• Perform Packers (Packing Associates) and Operator B (Operator Associates) duties as assigned (and as trained to do so).
• Fill in as Operator for breaks or as assigned. Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent customer service to internal and external customers on a daily basis. Assist others in daily assignments.
• Ability to work within a team and build good relationships.
• Ensure that assignments are completed in a timely manner.
• Daily inspection of forklifts.
• Support SAP functions as related to inventory and load management (IE. Pick list, PGI).
• The job responsibilities in this position description are not all inclusive and it is understood other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Pallet Jack

Stand for long periods

Read Job Dockets

Teamwork

SAP knowledge

Tools

SAP

Job description

Novolex is hiring an hourly Lift Truck Operator in Bridgeview, IL. You will move materials and finished goods in a high-volume production setting, ensuring accuracy and safety in all transfers while supporting SAP inventory tasks.

The role requires prior manufacturing experience, ability to stand for long periods, and willingness to work overtime. Join a team-focused environment with robust benefits and ongoing development opportunities.