Forklift Operator

The Visual Pak Companies; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid time-off

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Visual Pak Companies seeks a dedicated Forklift Operator to move materials in a warehouse/production setting. Responsibilities include loading/unloading, supplying production areas, and managing inventory with RF scanners and WMS tools.

The role requires basic math, 1 year forklift experience, and a commitment to safety and teamwork. On-site work with comprehensive benefits and a focus on CGMP and housekeeping standards.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent expected.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to use computer or RF scanner devices for inventory tracking.
• Safety-conscious and capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks and supply production areas with product.
• Move finished goods to storage areas and maintain accurate counts.
• Record lot and batch numbers for shipping and receiving.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with inventory control and disposal per requests.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

WMS experience

Team player

Education

High school diploma

Tools

RF Scanner

WMS software

Job description

Join the PAKThe Visual Pak Companies are aligned with many of the largest consumer product companies in the household, personal care, automotive and food product industries.30 years of consistent growth with no end in sight is a testament to our best-in-class workforce as the foundation for our collective success. The Visual Pak is looking for innovative and dedicated achievers who are encouraged to keep a healthy work/life balance to join our team.Position Title: Forklift OperatorReporting into Title: SupervisorBusiness and Department: Materials ManagementPosition Purpose/Summary: The Forklift Operator will move any material assigned (raw or finished good) in a warehouse or production environment, using a forklift, pallet jack, or by physical force as appropriate to the situation.Direct ReportsNONEPosition Responsibilities-Tasks-DeliverablesAn individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.All duties as assigned and the following specific activities.Performing day-to-day tasks such as load trucks unload trucks and supply production areas with product.Remove finished goods to a warehouse storage area.Applying MTS tags and using handheld scanner machines for bar codes to track components and chemicals in the warehouse.Document, count, and verify customer piece counts for shipping and receivingManage paperwork to properly identify incoming materials and outgoing products in accordance with established product control systems and shipping ordersEnsure the accuracy of the computers inventory system and the physical location and organization of inventoryLoads/unloads trailers and verifies quantities against packing list.Provides Lot numbers/batch numbers for Shipping Clerk.Performs cycle counts and product disposal per customer request.Maintains a continuous work pace that supports production and warehouse goals.Perform routine maintenance on vehicles, such as cleaning, recharging batteries, or replacing liquefied-gas tank.Maintains cGMP’s and housekeeping programs.Demonstrate excellent judgment in workplaceFollows rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.Operate equipment safely and efficiently, protecting self and others from accident and injuryEstablishes and maintains effective working relationships with their department.Expected to be exposed to/trained in handling hazardous materials with annual refresher training.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Maintains accurate and complete documentation of cycle counts, routine maintenance, and other required informationAlways maintains cGMP standardsOperates industrial truck in safe and appropriate manner, without exceptionBenefits:Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceLife & AD&D Insurance401(k)401(k) matchPet InsurancePaid time-offPaid holidaysTuition reimbursementFlexible Spending AccountDependent Care SubsidyChildcare ResourcesCommuter BenefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramDisability InsuranceEmployee DiscountsKnowledge-Skills-AbilitiesEducation:High school education or equivalent expected.Certification: Forklift – current statusExperience:One year of previous experience operating a forklift in a professional environmentThe ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividingDemonstrated capacity to receive work direction and perform to the expectation assigned.Ability to work in fast paced environment and multi-task in a multi-discipline.Understands how to participate as a member of a team; supports the goals of the team.Willing and able to work alongside a variety of people, with emphasis on respect and safety.Qualified candidates must be quality conscious, safety conscious, energetic and innovative to be successful in this role.Recent past experience as a dependable employee, particularly relating to low absenteeism and tardiness.Technology/Software:Capable to utilize a computer or RF ScannersWMS experience preferredCommunication:Expected to be able to receive information and perform the tasks assigned; likewise able to express themselves so as to avoid problems, errors, issues, or misunderstanding situations.Physical CapabilitiesStrength:Have ability to regularly lift, carry, turn and raise; and/or lift turn and bend down to place a unit weighing up to 50 lb. on to a pallet or stack of units. Frequency could be every 3 to 5 seconds.Have ability to retrieve merchandise from shelves up to 6 feet high.The ability to be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, non-toxic fumes and airborne particles, blowing dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, proximity to extreme heat, and moving mechanical partsMovement:Have full mobility in, and use of, arms, hands and legs.Have ability to sit for long periods of time.Hearing:Able to function in a semi loud environment, with frequent loud bursts of noise (such as backup siren)Vision (judge distance, read signs, extended computer work, identify details):Able to see so as to operate machinery safely and efficiently.MISCELLANEOUSTravel: NONEVehicle (own): Able to meet work location and work time expectationsTools (own): NONETechnology (own): NONEVisual Pak Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visual Pak does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, gender (orientation or identification), sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis covered by federal, state, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, skills, individual performance, and business needs.