Forklift Operator

NOVOLEX; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Chicago. The role involves operating material handling equipment, maintaining warehouse organization, and ensuring the safe receipt of finished products. Ideal candidates will have forklift and clamp truck experience, along with a strong commitment to safety and teamwork. Comprehensive benefits and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 1 year of Forklift experience required.
• 1 year of clamp truck experience required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the receipt of all finished products.
• Maintain an orderly and organized warehouse.
• Shrink wrap finished products and setup floor warehouse pickup.

Skills

Forklift

Clamp Truck

Math

Problem-Solving

Data Input

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Novolex, we take pride in supporting our families across the globe. Our team is rich in diversity and our entrepreneurial culture encourages continuous personal growth and teamwork. Our careers include manufacturing, engineering, procurement, supply chain, finance, HR, product development, sales, marketing and an ever-expanding array of others to support our continuing rapid growth.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

How You'll Perform the Role

• Responsible for the receipt of all finished products
• Safely operate all material handling equipment including forklifts and/or pallet movers Support the materials handling process for production related materials
• Maintain an orderly and organized warehouse
• Develop, revise, and review documentation for all materials related activities
• Weighs pallets and scrap when applicable
• Shrink wrap finished products and setup floor warehouse pickup
• Examines finished pallets before pickup and distributes materials

What We Need From You

• Knowledge of shipping, receiving and warehouse environment
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of Forklift experience
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of clamp truck experience
• Knowledge of math and structured problem-solving tools and applications
• Excellent safety, attendance and performance record
• Prefer roll clamp experience
• Ability to quickly and accurately input data into various computer software applications
• High School Diploma or GED Required

What You'll Get From Us

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

• Eligible for benefits on the first of the month following sixty days of employment
• Multiple medical coverage options
• Union provided HMO or PPO plans
• Company provided Health Savings Account (HSA) medical plan
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Company provided Life and AD&D insurance, short-term disability program
• Additional Voluntary Life & AD&D available
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University.