Forklift Driver

Peoria Production Solutions Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

403B - retirement plan

Long Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Legal

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employer paid Short Term Disability

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Peoria Production Shop is seeking a Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move goods within the warehouse. You will operate forklifts, follow safety rules, and coordinate with drivers and supervisors to ensure accurate loading and timely shipping.

The role requires 1 year of forklift experience and in-house certification. A focus on safety, attention to detail, and ability to work across warehouse zones is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience driving a forklift.
• Must pass in-house certification.
• No educational requirement.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Loads trucks, ensuring loads are evenly and securely placed.
• Unloads trucks, ensuring material is brought to the correct area.
• Follows safety procedures according to shop regulations.
• Moves raw materials and finished goods to processing or dock areas of the warehouse.
• Sorts material for required areas.
• Weighs material before loading trucks, if needed.
• Puts out paperwork, ensuring it is placed with the correct material, if needed.
• Moves pallets and crates when needed.
• Ensure goods are stored in the correct area of the warehouse so they may be located easily when processing orders.
• Communicates with supervisor if there is a problem with the forklift.
• Continuously inspects the forklift throughout the day to verify that the brakes, steering, etc. are working correctly.
• Completes a Pre-Start Up Safety Checklist every morning before operating the machine.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

RF gun operation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

Job Description

Peoria Production Shop

Job Description

Company Mission:

To be the premiere employer for individuals with disabilities.

Job Title:

Forklift Operator

Brief Description:

Operates the lifting and tilting controls and steers the forklift into position to load, move, transport, and stack goods and materials contained on pallets and/or crates.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Loads trucks, ensuring loads are evenly and securely placed.
• Unloads trucks, ensuring material is brought to the correct area.
• Follows safety procedures according to shop regulations.
• Moves raw materials and finished goods to processing or dock areas of the warehouse.
• Sorts material for required areas.
• Weighs material before loading trucks, if needed.
• Puts out paperwork, ensuring it is placed with the correct material, if needed.
• Moves pallets and crates when needed.
• Ensure goods are stored in the correct area of the warehouse so they may be located easily when processing orders.
• Communicates with supervisor if there is a problem with the forklift.
• Continuously inspects the forklift throughout the day to verify that the brakes, steering, etc. are working correctly.
• Completes a Pre-Start Up Safety Checklist every morning before operating the machine.
• Other duties as assigned.

Strength Demands

• Lifting and carrying of up to 20 pounds with occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Continuously getting on and off the forklift throughout the day.
• Bending and twisting.

Work Conditions

• Must be willing to work 40 hours per week.
• The noise in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Must wear safety seatbelt at all times while operating a forklift.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to cooperate/communicate with other employees, supervisors, and line leaders.
• Must be considerate to customers/truck drivers and have patience as they watch over the loading or unloading of their trucks.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and safety awareness.
• Knowledge of basic forklift operations.
• Knowledge of how the hydraulics system of a forklift works.
• Skill to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Coordination skills and good reflexes.
• Ability to water battery when necessary.
• Ability to judge distances.
• Ability to adjust to ever changing conditions in the warehouse.
• Ability to rotate to any area of the warehouse on a weekly basis.
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Must be able to use RF gun to scan product for locating in correct to load trucks in shipping and unload in receiving.

Education/Experience

• 1 year experience driving a forklift.
• 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Must pass in-house certification.
• No educational requirement.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 403B - retirement plan
• Long Term Disability
• Hospital Indemnity
• Legal
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Bonus Opportunities