Forklift Operator

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands in; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation package

Retirement match (401k)

Volunteer time-off

Team events

Job summary

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands in Chicago is seeking a Forklift Operator for the 1st shift. You will move materials, support production lines, and prepare products for shipment while adhering to safety and quality standards.

Ideal candidates have forklift experience, reliability, and the ability to lift 50 lbs. Shift is Monday–Friday, 5:45am–2:15pm with occasional overtime; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required.
• Reliable and consistent work history desired.
• Ability to solve problems and adapt to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and guidelines to prioritize safety.
• Operate a forklift to support production lines and move inventory.
• Manage inbound/outbound shipments and deliver to blending area.
• Use SAP to track inventory movement and update records.
• Maintain clean, organized workspace and adhere to GMP/5S standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Safety compliance

Teamwork

SAP

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics® and Ecover®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us. The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world.

1ST SHIFT ABOUT THE ROLE

Movers + Makers may perform a variety of forklift drivers’ roles across all three shifts of our operations. Movers + Makers manage material movement within the production area, along with our blending area, and prepare our finished products for transport to our customers! Movers + Makers play an essential role in helping to maintain the highest plant safety standards, product quality, and efficiency of our operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow safety rules + guidelines for all work processes, refusing to settle for shortcuts to ensure safety is the highest priority within the factory.
• Operate a forklift that will support our production lines, manage inbound and outbound shipments, and deliver chemicals to our blending area.
• Use our SAP system to manage movement of inventory throughout the factory.
• Monitor, inspect and document for quality, ensuring our products uphold our high standards to deliver the best quality experience for our customers.
• Maintain a clean + welcoming workplace that complies with good manufacturing practices standards, 5S requirements + our greenkeeping commitment to being a zero-waste facility.
• Work together as a team to meet our operations goals, including performing a variety of roles and helping to onboard + train your teammates to ensure everyone has an opportunity to learn + grow.
• Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our operations, participating on cross-functional teams to help solve challenges we face + contribute new ideas to help us keep getting better.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU’LL BRING

• Previous forklift/ material handling experience
• Demonstrated reliability + consistency in prior work history
• Has successfully managed solving problems in a previous job

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment + can adapt to growth + changes
• Eager to learn new things, with a focus on always getting better
• Willingness to help the team + receptive to coaching + feedback
• Sense of humor + a positive outlook with a “can-do” attitude!
• Demonstrates commitment with flexibility to work weekends and overtime when needed
• Effectively communicates both written + orally in English
• Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours a day, performing manual duties; must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Full-time 1st shift available: Monday - Friday, 5:45am - 2:15pm 5 days a week; occasional 6 days a week Overtime expected.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

• Rockstar health insurance benefits package
• Jollydays: competitive vacation bundle
• Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options 3
• Care Days (a.k.a. Volunteer Time-Off) a year, to be a force for good
• Global Ping Pong Tournament + Prom...you heard that right-- let's dance

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will. The Company’s Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 18.93 USD - 28.39 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe that being a team of diverse people with different ideas, views and cultures will help us and our business thrive. We are committed to ensuring everyone who works at the LSB feels that they have a real sense of belonging and that they can show up as who they are, be valued, listened to and supported to do their best possible work. Sure, there’s always more that can be done. But together with our team, partners, customers and community, we can make everyone welcome.

Better Together At SC Johnson, we believe people achieve their best when they collaborate and work together in person. We value connection to strengthen teamwork, accelerate problem solving, and drive innovation.

Equal Opportunity Employer The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to [e-mail].

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