Forklift Operator

Morton Industries; Morton (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Low Insurance Premiums

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Company Paid Life Insurance

401K Match

Paid Bereavement

Job summary

Morton Industries in Morton, Illinois, is hiring a 2nd shift Forklift Operator. You will operate industrial trucks to manage materials between departments and buildings.

The role ensures designated work areas are supplied with materials and includes responsibilities like loading/unloading trucks and maintaining equipment. Morton Values professionalism and offers competitive benefits, including low insurance premiums and a 401K match.

Responsibilities

• Operates industrial truck or other conveyance apparatus within and between departments.
• Loads/unloads inbound and outbound trucks.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks or other lifting devices under loaded pallets and transports load.
• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight.
• Preforms pre-operational check of equipment.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Integrity In Action

We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Integrity In Action

We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Focused on Team Success

We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together.

Driven to Deliver

We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort.

Consistent Progress

We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes.

Professional Authenticity

We bring excellence using our individuality.

Join the best team around!

Through 80 years, Morton Industries has built a reputation for excellence in tube, sheet, and enclosure fabrication. From supplying established off highway OEMs to brand new startups and everything in-between across the globe, your expertise makes a mark on history. With 5 facilities across the United States to better serve our customers, we maintain a consistent culture of team success. As a part of Morton Industries, you will be a part of a highly valued team of experts with limitless opportunity. Our professional authenticity drives our unique dedication to ongoing improvement of our people, valuing both your needs and the needs of our customers.

Morton Industries is hiring for a 2nd shift Forklift Operator! Morton also pays a 15% shift premium!

Morton Offers

• Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Match
• Paid Bereavement

Summary

Operates industrial truck or other conveyance apparatus within and between departments, buildings, and yard areas. Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials, including in-process and finished product. Keeps designated work areas supplied with material.

Essential Functions

• Loads/unloads inbound and outbound trucks. Distributes materials as directed.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Preforms pre-operational check of equipment, recharges batteries, and replaces liquefied gas tank.
• All other duties as assigned.

Morton Industries LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent