Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

Pures Food Specialties, Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Forklift Operator for 1st Shift. The role involves operating forklifts, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safety in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should have 1-3 years of certified experience and must be able to communicate effectively in English.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage including medical, dental and vision

401k Plan

Short-term disability available

Paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick leave

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of certified forklift experience.
• Ability to read labels in English; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory.
• Organize and secure materials in a safe manner.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards.

Skills

Communication

Basic math skills

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Pallet jack

Job description

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We are seeking a skilled and reliable 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

• Monitor and maintain 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.
• 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 requirements
• 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

Requirements

• 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 manufacturing facility.
• Frequently carry or lift 50 pounds or more.

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 Range: Hourly rate $18.00 - 20.00

Additional Details

• Job Industries: Other
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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