Forklift Operator

Suncast Corporation; Batavia (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacture of home and garden items is looking for experienced forklift operators for 2nd and 3rd shifts. The role involves safely moving materials within the facilities, ensuring efficiency and order. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package offered, with opportunities for wage increases after 90 days.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K with employer match

Paid vacation time off

Safety Shoe Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts.
• Must be able to lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Available to work 6 days a week during busy seasons.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from vehicles and stack them.
• Locate and move stock of products for storage or shipment.
• Inspect machinery and maintain safety.

Skills

Attention to detail

Familiarity with industrial equipment

Experience operating forklifts

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posted Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM

Suncast Corporation located in Batavia, IL is the market leader in the manufacture of plastic injection and blow molded home and garden items, which are sold by large retailers worldwide. Due to continued expansion, Suncast is hiring 2nd and 3rd shift forklift operators. We offer great pay, great benefits, flexible work schedules and a clean and safe work environment.

We are looking for experienced forklift operators to move packages and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces and other facilities. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities

Skills

• Proven experience operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• This job includes some physical demands, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift operators must be available to work 6-days per week, including Saturdays, during busy seasons

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $18.50/hour plus season premium pay, shift differential. Wage increase after successfully completing 90 days.

Suncast offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Short term disability coverage
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement

All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, religion, protected veteran status or national origin.