Forklift Operator

CKS Packaging, Inc; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

Bonus after eligibility period met

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

CKS Packaging, Inc in Urbana, IL is seeking 1st shift sit-down forklift operators to safely load, move, and stack materials using sit-down forklifts. You will locate stock, inspect equipment, keep records, and help maintain a safe, orderly facility while following company policies.

This role involves teamwork in a manufacturing environment and requires attention to detail and valid forklift certification. Join a family-oriented team that values safety, efficiency, and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Sit Down Forklift Operator
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Valid certification to operate forklifts

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places using a sit down forklift
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities

Skills

Sit Down Forklift Operator

Attention to detail

Forklift certification

Job description

1st Shift Sit Down Forklift Operators Needed- Urbana, IL

CKS Packaging succeeds by promoting a diverse, respectful, and friendly teamwork environment. As one of the nation's leading manufacturers of plastic containers, we not only make a difference in the community but offer each employee the opportunity to enhance their skills and build a meaningful career. If you are looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values, join our team today!

(Please note if you are viewing this posting on an external job board, unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided hourly/salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by CKS.)

What’s In it for You?

• Stable, growing organization with opportunity for future advancement of qualified candidates
• Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
• Paid vacation, sick days, and bonus after eligibility period met
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits at modest employee contributions

Responsibilities

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places using a sit down forklift
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities

Skills

• Proven experience as Sit Down Forklift Operator
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Valid certification to operate forklifts