Forklift Driver - Day Shift

Ferrero International S.A.; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 23,298 - 33,182; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Northlake, Illinois, is seeking an experienced forklift operator to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of warehouse experience, specifically in operating forklifts and pallet jacks. Responsibilities include moving packages, ensuring quality standards, and adhering to safety guidelines. The position offers a base hourly rate of $20.50, with opportunities for overtime. This role requires working in a colder environment, emphasizing safety and efficiency throughout work hours.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Understanding of basic arithmetic and ability to comprehend instructions.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper quality standards are maintained including all labels.
• Operate forklifts, standup forklifts, and pallet jacks efficiently.
• Move materials to the correct department accurately.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety compliance

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Job description

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Fannie May in Northlake, Illinois, is looking for an experienced forklift operator to move packages and materials throughout the facility. This location is a freezer facility, so the temperatures are lower than a normal warehouse. This individual will need at least one year of experience in a warehouse and will operate; standup forklift, turrets, and reach trucks.

Shift: 1st shift - 5:00A.M - 1:30P.M. Monday through Friday with overtime when needed.

Main Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring proper quality standards are maintained, including all labels are appropriate and that all products are selected as accurately and efficiently as possible.
• Operate certain machinery; forklifts, stand forklifts, pallet jacks
• Move all required materials to the correct department within the warehouse
• Required to perform all duties in accordance with company safety guidelines listed in the company handbook.
• Expected to work safely, and efficiently.
• Responsible for line sanitation and ensuring proper clean up at the end of the shift.
• Participate in on-going training to enhance knowledge and skills.

About You:

Education or Experience

• High school Diploma or GED required
• Understanding of basic arithmetic, reading level to understand instructions, policies, and procedures.

Physical

• Lifting up to 50 lbs., bending, stooping, kneeling, walking, standing for extended periods, frequently repeated manual tasks.
• Ability to work in cold environment (45 degrees).

Computer Skills

• Basic computer entry for inventory control purposes

Compensation Data

The base hourly rate for this position is $20.50 per hour. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time .