Forklift Operator

dfa; Batavia (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA in Batavia, IL is seeking a motivated warehouse associate to perform various inventory and loading tasks in a cold environment. You will receive, process, store, move, and distribute items, unload and load trucks, read schedules, and record receipts and shipments.

Candidates should have 2 years of warehouse experience, be able to lift up to 50 pounds, operate multiple forklifts and RF scan guns, and work overtime as needed. This is a full-time, on-site position with a safety-focused culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2 years of warehouse experience.
• Experience in extreme cold environment (-20°C) preferred.
• 2 years of order picking/packing.
• 2 years of loading/unloading trucks.
• Experience operating multiple forklift types.
• 1 year using RF scan guns.
• Able to work overtime.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items within a warehouse or cooler environment.
• Unload and load trucks, trailers, pallets, and cases.
• Read production schedules and customer orders to determine items to move.
• Record received and shipped items.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Follow defined processes and tasks.

Skills

Warehouse experience

RF scan guns

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Basic math

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scan guns

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform various warehouse and inventory related tasks. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items (products,materials, ingredients, equipment, supplies, etc.) within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Unload andload trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc. Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shippingorders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Convey materials and items fromreceiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Recordreceived and shipped items. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Work within clearly defined processes andtasks.

Interpersonal:

• Good work ethics (sense of proud)
• Dependable
• Win /Win attitude
• Coachable (willingness to learn, take direction and grow)
• Respectful to others
• Flexible with change

Teamwork:

• Work within a group setting
• Willingness to help others

Quality:

• Understand appearance of work
• Follow good work practices and procedures

Safety

• Comply to all food safety and human safety rules
• Help develop a safety culture

Customer Service

• Internal – working with other warehouse workers, drivers, admin team, management
• External – support production (off-site), other warehouse support, and store support

PAY:

$21.50/ hour

Hours:

First shift (4am – 12:30pm)

Split shift (7:30 am – 4pm)

Second shift (3pm – 11:30pm)

Experience/ Certification/ Requirements:

• 2 years of working in a warehouse environment
• 1 year of working in extreme cold environment ( -20 degrees for up to 2 hours at a time preferred)
• 2 years of order picking/packing
• 2 years of loading and unloading trucks
• 2 years of experience operating multiple types of forklifts (electric single and double pallet jacks, sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, and stand-up reach forklift
• 1 year experience working with RF scan guns
• Able to work in a fast pace
• Lift up to 50 pounds
• Push hand carts up to 700 pounds
• Basic reading, writing, math (count, add and subtract)
• Able work overtime upon request
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0 to 1 year of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experienceCertification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans