Forklift Associate

Premier Packaging; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Health Savings Account

Paid Time Off

Virtual Care 24/7

Primary Care

Urgent Care

Behavioral Care

Dermatology

Attendance Bonus

401(k) with company match

Referral Program

Job summary

Premier Packaging in Glendale Heights, IL is seeking a Forklift Associate for 1st shift. The role runs Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with 40 hours and potential overtime. Compensation is $18.21–$24.41 per hour, with bi-weekly pay.

The position supports movement and inventory of corrugated materials in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Certification and safety adherence are preferred, with 2–3 years of forklift experience advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety regulations related to forklift operation.
• 2–3 years experience as a forklift operator in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Experience with different types of forklifts (sit-down, stand-up, clamp, etc.).
• Familiarity with handling and transporting materials within a corrugated manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down and/or stand-up forklift to move, stack, and transport corrugated materials within the manufacturing facility.
• Load and unload corrugated materials from trucks and storage areas using the forklift.
• Transport materials to and from production areas, ensuring timely delivery.
• Assist in the organization and management of inventory within the facility.
• Conduct regular counts and checks to ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Adjust to changes in material handling requirements based on production demands.
• Collaborate with other forklift operators and team members to optimize workflow.
• Communicate effectively with production supervisors, warehouse staff, and other team members to coordinate material movements.
• Report any issues or delays that may impact production schedules.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety regulations

Manufacturing experience

Different forklift types

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Glendale Heights IL - Glendale Heights, IL 60139, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $18.21 - $24.41 Hourly, Job Shift: 1st Shift, Job Category: Supply Chain

Job Summary

We are not just a box company. Premier Packaging is a fast-growing, forward-thinking provider for all packaging needs. From corrugated, warehouse solutions, design & engineering to packaging supplies.

Leave your past careers at the door! Once you become a member of the Premier family, you’ll discover this job is so much more than you imagined. Above all, we dream big, think creatively, solve problems, have fun, work hard, and value our team. Almost 30 years in business and we are just getting started.

Shift: Forklift Associate

Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Expected Hours: Forklift Associate

40 Hours
Overtime When Needed

Pay Frequency: Forklift Associate

Bi-Weekly

Essential Functions: Forklift Associate

• Safely operate a sit-down and/or stand-up forklift to move, stack, and transport corrugated materials within the manufacturing facility.
• Load and unload corrugated materials from trucks and storage areas using the forklift.
• Transport materials to and from production areas, ensuring timely delivery.
• Assist in the organization and management of inventory within the facility.
• Conduct regular counts and checks to ensure accurate inventory levels.
• Adjust to changes in material handling requirements based on production demands.
• Collaborate with other forklift operators and team members to optimize workflow.
• Communicate effectively with production supervisors, warehouse staff, and other team members to coordinate material movements.
• Report any issues or delays that may impact production schedules.

Benefits: Forklift Associate

Physical & Mental Wellbeing

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account (H.S.A)
• Paid Time Off
• Virtual Care is available 24/7
• Primary Care
• Urgent Care
• Behavioral Care
• Dermatology

Compensation and Retirement Contributions

• Competitive compensation
• Attendance bonus
• Career growth opportunities
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Referral Program

Our Mission

Premier Packaging provides innovative packaging solutions through a combination of curiosity, collaboration, and a culture built on excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit. We are responsive to our customers’ needs, committed to reducing our impact on the environment, and continually improve our processes to deliver quality products in a safe working environment. We ask ‘Why’ so we can deliver the ‘How.’

QualificationsEducation / Physical / Requirements: Forklift Associate

• At least 18 years of age.
• Forklift certification is preferred.
• Knowledge of and adherence to safety regulations related to forklift operation.
• 2-3 years experience as a forklift operator in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Experience with different types of forklifts (sit-down, stand-up, clamp, etc.).
• Familiarity with handling and transporting materials within a corrugated manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.