Forklift Operator- 1st Shift

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Joliet (IL); Presencial; USD 26.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Weekly pay

Shift differential

Medical benefits

Dental and vision

HSA employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation upon hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance

Short term disability

Descripción de la vacante

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Joliet, IL is hiring a Forklift Operator for the first shift (7AM-3PM). Base pay ranges from $19.50 to $21.00 per hour with potential eligibility for a shift differential on the 2nd shift.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent with at least 1 year of forklift and warehouse experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and paid time off.

Formación

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

Responsabilidades

• Load and unload trailers and railcars and move loads to designated areas.
• Check inbound and outbound items for quantity and damage.
• Use handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Recharge batteries and perform daily equipment checks.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a clean, orderly area.

Conocimientos

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Educación

High school diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

## Forklift Operator- 1st ShiftApply: Joliet, IL: Full time: Posted Today: R29085**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 disabilityPay in Joliet:Base pay from $19.50 - $21.002nd 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 preferredKnowledge, 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) *Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary **estimates** may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements.*Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative 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. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here.Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.