Forklift Driver 3rd Shift

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical,

401k Plan

Short-term disability

Paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick

Job summary

Pure’s is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator for the third shift to safely move goods in a warehouse/distribution setting. The role requires forklift operation experience and the ability to read labels in English, with bilingual preference.

Responsibilities include inventory monitoring, order picking, palletizing, load preparation, equipment maintenance, safety compliance, and coordination with managers and other departments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years forklift experience
• Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience
• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate and read labels in English (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 and record weight
• Move hazardous materials
• Report faulty equipment or safety hazards
• Maintain a clean work area
• Analyze production schedules for movements and deliveries
• Coordinate with manager and other departments on loading/unloading
• Attend meetings with manager and coworkers
• Prepare bill of ladings
• Check-in and approve new shipments
• Perform quality checks
• Adhere to uniform requirements
• Rotate stock to ensure oldest products are picked first
• Be alert of other employees in the work zone
• Report quality variances to proper channels
• Use RF equipment for picking, put-away, receiving, and load functions
• Comply with OSHA Standards

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety awareness

RF scanner

Reading labels in English

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Pallet jack

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.