Forklift Operator

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) match

Vacation on hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services is hiring a Forklift Operator in Joliet, IL. The role involves loading/unloading trailers and railcars, moving goods to designated areas, and using handheld scanners to ensure inventory accuracy. The position requires at least 1 year of forklift experience and warehouse exposure.

The shift runs Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM. The company offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a warehouse environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unloads trailers and railcars and transports load to designated area.
• Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure correct items and no damage.
• Use handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Recharge batteries, refuel or replace gas tank.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Follow safety policies to ensure safe working conditions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Forklift OperatorApply: Joliet, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R29208**Why Work for Saddle Creek?**Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.## **Benefits:*** Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials* Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement* Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts* HSA with annual employer contribution* Weekly 401(k) match* Vacation immediately upon hire* 8 holidays per calendar year* Personal time after 90 days* EAP and identity theft protection* Tuition reimbursement* Company paid life insurance and short term disabilityPay in Joliet:Base pay from $19.50 - $21.002nd shift differential starting at $1.50**Shift: Monday - Friday, 7AM-3PM** **Responsibilities*** Load and unloads trailers and railcars and transports load to designated area.* Check product on inbound / outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and that there is no damage* Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance* Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.* Recharge batteries, fills fuel tank, or replace gas tank.* Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.* Follow company procedures and policies to complete tasks in a timely manner.* Adhere to company safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.* Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.* Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.* Additional duties assigned by supervisor. **Qualifications** Education/Experience* A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.* Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift* Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities* Must maintain productivity and accuracy standards.* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.* May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.* Able to work in a non-temperature controlled warehouse (meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates through each season) *Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary **estimates** may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.*