Forklift Operator – 1st Shift (Mon–Fri, OT Sat)

KIK Consumer Products; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KIK Consumer Products in Chicago is seeking a Forklift Operator on 1st shift — Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime on Saturdays as production requires. You will safely operate a sit-down forklift and other material handling equipment to move raw materials, packaging, and finished goods throughout the warehouse, in a chemical manufacturing environment under cGMP and SOPs.

The base salary is $20.60 per hour plus shift differential for applicable shifts and requires a High

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 1+ year sit-down forklift and stand-up experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• RF scanner or WMS experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow safety instructions, SOPs, equipment labels, and shipping documents.
• Basic math and counting skills for inventory and order handling.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work the assigned shift, including overtime and Saturdays as needed.
• Prior experience in chemical or GMP-regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift and other material handling equipment to move product throughout the warehouse.
• Load and unload trailers, ensuring proper handling and product integrity.
• Move and stage raw materials, packaging, and finished goods in and around the department.
• Complete inventory transactions using an RF scanner or warehouse management system (WMS) — receipts, moves, and cycle counts.
• Complete loading and inventory documentation accurately, adhering to Hazmat rules where applicable.
• Perform visual checks of finished goods before shipment so that products, pallets, labels, and packaging meet company and customer standards.
• Re-stack, wrap, or secure pallets as needed to maintain safe, stable loads and prevent product damage.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and promptly report maintenance issues, safety concerns, damaged product, or near misses.
• Maintain a clean, organized, inspection‑ready work area in line with 5S, GMP, and housekeeping standards.
• Comply with cGMP, SOPs, Safety Standards, PPE requirements, and all plant policies and procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic math

Reliability

Team attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

WMS

Job description

KIK Consumer Products in Chicago is seeking a Forklift Operator on 1st shift — Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with overtime on Saturdays as production requires. You will safely operate a sit-down forklift and other material handling equipment to move raw materials, packaging, and finished goods throughout the warehouse, in a chemical manufacturing environment under cGMP and SOPs.

The base salary is $20.60 per hour plus shift differential for applicable shifts and requires a High