Forklift Driver 3rd Shift

Pures Food Specialties LLC; Leyden Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401k plan

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

Job summary

Pure’s is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator for the third shift to safely move goods in a warehouse environment. Primary duties include operating forklifts, organizing inventory, picking orders, and preparing shipments with attention to safety and accuracy.

The role requires 1–3 years of certified forklift experience, basic math skills, and the ability to read English labels. Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of certified forklift experience.
• Experience with sit-down forklift and pallet jack preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• English reading and communication; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory.
• Organize and secure materials safely.
• Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet.
• Shrink wrap pallets for shipping.
• Weigh products/loads and record weight.
• Move hazardous materials as required.
• Report faulty equipment or safety hazards.
• Coordinate with manager and other departments on loading.
• Prepare, present, and/or approve bill of ladings.
• Check-in and approve new shipments.
• Perform quality checks.
• Adhere to uniform requirements.

Skills

Forklift experience

Sit-down forklift

Pallet jack

Math skills

English reading

RF scanners

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Description

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Forklift Operator to join our team for the third shift. The ideal candidate will have experience operating forklifts, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods in a warehouse or distribution environment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains inventory
• Organize and secure materials, such as boxes, bales, pallets, and super stacks in a safe way
• Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet
• Shrink wrap pallets to prepare them for shipping
• Weigh products and/or loads and record weight
• Move hazardous materials
• Report any faulty equipment, damage to racks, or other potential safety hazards
• Take certification update courses
• Maintain a clean work area
• Analyze production schedules to determine movement, deliveries, and material requirements
• Maintain equipment by cleaning, oiling, recharging, refueling, etc.
• Consult and coordinate with manager, employees, other departments, and equipment manufacturers regarding loading and unloading operations
• Attend meetings with manager and coworkers
• Prepare, present and/or approve bill of ladings
• Check-in and approve new shipments
• Perform quality checks
• Adhere to uniform requirement
• Ensure the oldest products are picked first by rotating stock.
• Be alert of other employees in the work zone
• Report quality variances to the proper channels
• Use radio frequency equipment as needed for picking, put-away, receiving, and load functions
• Comply with OSHA Standards

Requirements

• 1-3 years of certified forklift experience
• Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience
• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate and read labels in English (Bilingual preferred)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position works in a manufacturing facility.
• Frequently carry or lift 50 pounds or more.

Hours and Schedule

• Monday - Fridays and Saturdays when needed
• 10:00pm to 7:00am

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short-term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick leave

EEO Statement Pure’s Pure’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.