Forklift Operator

Liberty Packaging - Illinois; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

10 paid holidays

401(k) + company matching and profit分享

Flexible spending and health savings

Life and disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness and mental health resources

Job summary

Liberty Packaging - Illinois is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator for our Rock Island, IL facility. You will safely move goods, operate a forklift, scan inventory, and help prepare shipments in a high-traffic production environment.

The role requires at least a high school diploma or GED and 1+ year of forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays. We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus 1+ year forklift experience.
• Experience with computers (typing, printing, data entry).
• Basic math: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to read and follow detailed work instructions.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in a high-traffic environment.
• Use the touch screen scanner on the forklift to track inventory and locations.
• Perform pre-operation inspections and report faults or damages.
• Prepare shipments for transport and operate shrink wrap machine as needed.
• Move products throughout the facility and load/unload trailers.
• Follow safety regulations and company guidelines.

Skills

Typing

Data entry

Math skills

Reading instructions

Overtime availability

Computer literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Amtech

Tape measure

Job description

Description

As aForkliftOperatorwith Liberty Packaging,you will contribute to the growth of our business bybeing a key playerinsafelymoving goodsand materialsaround ahigh traffic industrial environment.Asa Forklift Operatoryouwill helpmaximizeefficiencyof the production process by safely operating mobile equipment to move product, accurately scanning inventory in and out of the business,operating shrink wrap machines,and preparingshipments for transportation.

This full-time position reports directly toaShipping Supervisorandislocated atour Rock Island, Illinoismanufacturing facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safely operate mobile equipment such asforklifts, lift trucks, hoists, or other material handling equipment in a high traffic industrial environment.
• Accurately utilize an electronic scanning system to include a touch screen monitor located on the forklift, to track inventory levels and product location.
• Responsible for regularly completing pre-operation inspection and reporting equipment faults or damages to leadership or maintenance.
• Prepareshipments for transport,consolidatepartial pallets,andoperatethe shrink wrap machineas needed.
• Move product and/or materials throughout the facility,includingloading and unloading trailers.
• Follow safety regulations and company guidelines.
• Other duties,as assigned.

REQUIREDEDUCATION,EXPERIENCEAND SKILLS

• High School diploma orGEDequivalentfrom an accredited institutionAND1+ yearexperience operating mobile equipmentor comparable experiencein place of education.
• Previous experience withcomputerskills such as typing, printing,and data entry.
• Previous experience applying math skills such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Previous experience reading, following,and/orcompleting detailed work instructions.
• Must be available to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as required.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Ability to learn and perform multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of distribution documentation: pick lists, packing slips, and bills of lading.

• Knowledgeof warehouseorganization,workflowas well as basic inventory control(I.e.: Amtech).
• Previous experience with reading a tape measure.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The starting pay rate for this position is$21.00per hourplus hourly shift differential pay.The compensation posted is the anticipated pay for the position at the time of the posting. We may pay above or below posted amount based on several factors, including, but not limited to education and/or certifications, skills, experience, or work location.Some positions may qualify for additional compensation in the form of bonuses.

• health/dental/vision insurance options
• paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• 401(k) plus company matching and annual discretionary profit sharing
• flexible spending and health savings account options
• life and disability insurance
• tuition assistance
• wellness and mental health resources, and financial advising services
• Eligibility in benefit programs is based on hours worked per week.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift up-to 50pounds
• Must be able to work in hot, humid, and coldwarehouse/manufacturingenvironment
• Must be able to work in crowded spaces for 4+ hours pershift
• Must be able tosit/stand for 6+ hours pershift
• Must be able to walk for 3+ hours per shift
• Must be able to reach / grasp for 4+ hours per shift

about our company

Comprised of multiple companies with headquarters in New Hope, Minnesota,Liberty Diversified International (LDI)is a privately held company employing more than 1,900 individuals across our manufacturing facilities, production facilities and core business operations in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Mississippi, Texas, Arizona, California, and Mexico. With deep roots in the corrugated box manufacturing industry, we operate in the core markets of paper, packaging, workplace products, corrugated plastics and building products.

Since 1918, our values - Caring, Innovation, Trust,and Excellence - have guided our day-to-day activities. We believe that when our employees are aligned with these values, we create superior solutions and service for our customers. The LDI family of companies includesLiberty Packaging, Liberty Paper, Liberty Plastics (Custom SolutionsandQuarrixBuilding Products) and Safco.

Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.