Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a warehouse associate in Northlake, IL. You will operate forklifts to load and move products, process orders, and maintain inventory accuracy while adhering to safety standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and 1-2 years forklift experience; certification eligibility is needed. The role emphasizes teamwork and reliability in a fast-paced distribution center environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification; knowledge of distribution center methods.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment including dock stockers, reach trucks, turret trucks, and forklifts to move products in the warehouse.
• Complete orders by processing pick tickets, full pallet picking, and shuttling pallets for final order processing.
• Interact with management software systems and label printers; read work orders to determine assignments and material needs.
• Perform lifting, walking, stooping, and safe material handling throughout shifts.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by scanning parts and keeping area clean and safe.
• Support cross-training, perform daily forklift inspections, and carry out other duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Make Your Mark. Shape Your Future.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a variety of equipment, including dock stockers, reach trucks, turret trucks, and forklifts to efficiently load and transport products within the warehouse.


• Complete orders in a timely manner by processing pick tickets, performing full pallet picking, and shuttling pallets for final order processing.


• Interact with management software systems and label printers; read work orders or receive instructions to determine assignments and material needs.


• Perform physical activities requiring lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and safe material handling.


• Maintain inventory accuracy by scanning parts to and from proper locations; keep the work area clean, debris-free, and safe.


• Support cross-training in other distribution center functions, perform daily forklift inspections, and carry out other assigned duties.

Who You Are

You always strive to do a good job…but wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good? You care about quality – at every level. You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. In fact, you embrace it. You also have:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; 1-2 years of forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.


• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification; broad knowledge of distribution center methods and procedures.


• Ability to understand daily goals and maximize warehouse capacity; familiarity with product catalog numbers and handling characteristics.


• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operations; strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work in a scanner-directed job and achieve productive and quality standards.


• Physical ability to regularly stand, walk, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, use hands, lift/move up to 50 lbs., and operate a stand-up forklift for an entire shift; resilience to work in environments with extreme temperatures.

What You’ll Receive

You’ll receive a competitive wage and a great benefits plan:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off and tuition reimbursement.


• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.
  

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.

We Don’t Just Build The World, We Build Innovative Technology Too.

Joining the Stanley Black & Decker team means working in an innovative, tech-driven and highly collaborative team environment supported by over 43,500 professionals in 60 countries across the globe. Here, you’ll get the unique chance to impact some of the world’s most iconic brands including STANLEY TOOLS, DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLS and Black + Decker. Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customers as we work together to write the next chapter in our history. Come build with us and take your career to new heights.

Who We Are

We’re the World’s largest tool company. We’re industry visionaries. We’re solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade through innovative technology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art \"smart factory\" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet. We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn’t stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

What You’ll Also Get

Career Opportunity: Career paths aren’t linear here. Being part of our global company with 60+ brands gives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.

Learning & Development:

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture:

We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how the best work gets done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company:

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in the local communities where we work and live as well as in the broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement:

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran's status or any other protected characteristic.

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