Forklift Operator

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift不同i

Medical, dental, vision and medical-re

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation upon hire

8 holidays per calendar year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Corporation is hiring for a warehouse role in Joliet, IL. Responsibilities include loading/unloading trailers and railcars, verifying inbound/outbound quantities, and using handheld scanners for warehouse management.

The position requires forklift operation and prior warehouse experience, with an emphasis on safety and accuracy. The shift runs Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 3 PM, with a base pay of $19.50–$21.00 per hour and a $1.50 second-shift differential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and railcars and transport load to designated area.
• Check product on inbound / outbound to ensure items and quantities are correct and undamaged.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Recharge batteries, fill fuel tank, or replace gas tank.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Follow company procedures to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to safety policy and guidelines for safe working conditions.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety-conscious

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 disability

Pay in Joliet: Base pay from $19.50 - $21.00 2nd 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 preferred

Knowledge, 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)

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Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affluent Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

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Since 1966, Saddle Creek has grown from a family-owned warehouse in Lakeland, Florida, into one of the country’s largest family-owned third-party logistics providers.

From day one, our associates have helped build Saddle Creek into the company it is today—serving customers, supporting one another and living our values of service, respect, accountability and integrity.

Here, you can build your skills, do meaningful work, and be part of a team that values people.

Will you join us? Explore what it’s like to work at Saddle Creek by reading our Associates' Stories blog. You can also learn more about Saddle Creek careers, our culture and the opportunities available across our organization.

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