Forklift Operator

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Forklift Operator in Chicago, IL. The role involves operating forklifts, managing material movement, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Candidates should have prior forklift experience and a commitment to teamwork and safety. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Competitive Vacation Bundle

Generous Retirement Match

Volunteer Time-Off

Qualifications

• Previous forklift/material handling experience required.
• Demonstrated reliability and consistency in prior work history.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and guidelines for all work processes.
• Operate a forklift to manage inbound and outbound shipments.
• Maintain a clean workplace complying with good manufacturing practices.

Skills

Reliability

Problem Solving

Communication

Job description

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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.

The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 19.20 USD - 28.80 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.

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, 2nd, or 3rd shift available
• 5 days a week
• Overtime expected
  
  
  

Benefits And Perks

Our values are at the heart of everything we do.

Here are a few of the ways we Care like a Mother for every person against dirty:

• 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.

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.

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]. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO is the Law poster for more information.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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