Forklift Operator

Lyon; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,593 - 30,754; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

A logistics company in Illinois is seeking a reliable candidate responsible for receiving and processing stock, picking and filling orders, and managing inventory. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or GED, experience in operating a forklift, and have strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. This position requires great physical stamina and offers hourly pay at $19.00/hr along with benefits including health and dental insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Knowledge of operating a forklift.
• Ability to work on feet for long periods.
• Ability to work independently and safely.
• Great physical stamina and manual dexterity.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Great interpersonal and communication skills.
• Problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Receive shipments.
• Load and unload trucks as required.
• Tag and label product.
• Box, wrap and pack product.
• Prepare orders for shipment.
• Operate forklift as necessary.
• Use an RF Scanner.
• Locate product as required.

Skills

Forklift operation

Manual dexterity

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

Responsible for performing an array of duties such as receiving and processing incoming stock and materials, picking and filling orders from stock, packing and shipping orders, or managing, organizing and retrieving stock.

Duties

• Receive shipments
• Load and unload trucks as required
• Tag and label product
• Box, wrap and pack product in accordance with relevant procedures
• Prepare orders for shipment
• Operate forklift as necessary
• Use an RF Scanner
• Locate product as required

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Knowledge of operating a forklift
• Ability to work on feet for long periods of time. Regularly required to stand, walk, sit and use hands. Frequently required to crouch, bend, push and pull. May move product up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work independently and safely
• Great physical stamina and manual dexterity
• Team player
• Good organizational and time-management skills
• Great interpersonal and communication skills
• Problem solver

$19.00/hr

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance