Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Pures Food Specialties LLC; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical,

Dental and vision

401k Plan

Short-term disability

Job summary

Pures Food Specialties LLC is seeking a skilled Stand-up Forklift Operator for the second shift in Bellwood, IL. The role focuses on safe, efficient goods movement in a warehouse setting.

Responsibilities include inventory monitoring, order picking, pallet wrapping, weight recording, and maintaining a clean work area. OSHA compliance and safety are emphasized, with healthcare and 401k benefits listed in the job details.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of certified forklift experience.
• Sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience preferred.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to communicate and read labels in English (Bilingual preferred).

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklift to move, organize, and load inventory.
• Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet.
• Shrink wrap pallets for shipping.
• Weigh products and record weights.
• Move hazardous materials safely.
• Report faulty equipment or safety hazards.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Use RF equipment for picking, put-away, receiving, and loading.
• Comply with OSHA Standards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Sit-down forklift

Pallet jack

Basic math

English reading

Job description

About this position

Description:

We are seeking a skilled and reliable Stand-up Forklift Operator to join our team for the second shift. The ideal candidate will have experience operating forklifts, ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods in a warehouse or distribution environment.

Role and Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains inventory
• Organize and secure materials, such as boxes, bales, pallets, and super stacks in a safe way
• Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet
• Shrink wrap pallets to prepare them for shipping
• Weigh products and/or loads and record weight
• Move hazardous materials
• Report any faulty equipment, damage to racks, or other potential safety hazards
• Take certification update courses
• Maintain a clean work area
• Analyze production schedules to determine movement, deliveries, and material requirements
• Maintain equipment by cleaning, oiling, recharging, refueling, etc.
• Consult and coordinate with manager, employees, other departments, and equipment manufacturers regarding loading and unloading operations
• Attend meetings with manager and coworkers
• Prepare, present and/or approve bill of ladings
• Check-in and approve new shipments
• Perform quality checks
• Adhere to uniform requirement
• Ensure the oldest products are picked first by rotating stock.
• Be alert of other employees in the work zone
• Report quality variances to the proper channels
• Use radio frequency equipment as needed for picking, put-away, receiving, and load functions
• Comply with OSHA Standards

General Hours

Tuesday-Saturday

8:00AM-6:00PM

Requirements

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of certified forklift experience
• Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience
• Basic math skills
• Ability to communicate and read labels in English (Bilingual preferred)

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• This position works in a warehouse facility.
• Frequently carry or lift 50 pounds or more.

Travel Required

• No travel is required for this job.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision
• 401k Plan
• Short-term disability available
• Paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick leave

EEO Statement

Pure’s is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We ensure fair treatment in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, and compensation. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion fosters a workplace where every individual is valued and respected.

Salary Information

$19 - $20Hourly Wage

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