Forklift Operator

Greenwood Associates, Inc.; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food processing industry is seeking a Forklift Operator in Northlake, Illinois. The ideal candidate will efficiently operate forklift trucks in a fast-paced environment, ensuring safe handling of products in the freezer and refrigerated warehouse. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans are offered, along with opportunities for training and skill development.

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

Generous PTO Accrual

Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in warehousing or loading dock preferred.
• Training to operate 'sit-down' and 'high-lift' forklifts preferred; training available.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate a power forklift truck for storage and shipment.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and safety of goods following procedures.
• Participate in training sessions and team meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Basic math skills

Communication

Job description

Description

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a power forklift truck in freezer, refrigerator, and loading dock environments to handle inbound and outbound shipments of drums, pails, boxes, and other containers of processed fruit products. This is a full-time, at-will, non-exempt hourly position.

Key responsibilities:

• Operate a power forklift truck to consolidate and prepare product for storage and/or shipment; load and unload trucks at the company’s loading dock
• Organize certificates of analysis, bills of lading, and other shipping or receiving documents
• Operate a sit down or high lift forklift truck to move products in a freezer or refrigerated warehouse
• Ensure the accuracy, quality, and safety of incoming and outgoing goods by following defined procedures to inspect vehicles and materials to confirm that product and packaging is received and maintained in accordance with applicable policies and standards
• Make equipment adjustments as necessary and perform routine maintenance of the equipment including diagnoses of minor equipment issues or malfunctions
• Become proficient in multiple warehouse and dock functions and processes to engage in various roles across facility and provide backup to other personnel
• Participate in training sessions, plant meetings, teams, and committees
• Ensure proper time keeping and leave approval per company policies

Benefits Offered:

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Accident/Critical Illness Insurance

Generous PTO Accrual

Paid Holidays

Requirements

• Previous experience with warehousing or loading dock preferred, food or beverage facility experience a plus
• Training and certification to operate “sit-down” and “high-lift” forklifts preferred; training available
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension, including ability to communicate, read, write, and comprehend standard operating procedures, policies, and instructions
• Attention to detail and ability to accurately and efficiently multitask while working in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility in working hours as needed by the operation, including overtime as necessary

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to use close vision and peripheral vision to identify product, label, container, and equipment issues; physically lift and handle up to 60-pound pails, packages, and containers; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and/or tools; bend, stoop, kneel, and stand for extended periods performing repetitive motions
• Ability to tolerate exposure to temperature changes and varying noise levels, including at freezer and refrigerator temperatures for extended periods of time (equipped with appropriate cold weather outer wear and other PPE)