Forklift Operator 1st Shift only

Pure's Food Specialties; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure’s Food Specialties is hiring for a forklift-driven warehouse role in Illinois. You will monitor inventory, organize materials, pick orders, and prepare pallets for shipping while ensuring safety and accuracy.

The position requires forklift experience and basic math skills, with a preference for bilingual candidates. Responsibilities include weight recording, hazardous-material handling, and stock rotation to prioritize older items.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of certified forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 50 LBS.
• Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience.
• Use basic math skills.
• Bilingual Preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory.
• Organize and secure materials 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.
• Rotate stock so oldest products are first picked.
• Use radio frequency equipment as needed for picking, put-away, receiving, and load functions.

Skills

Forklift experience

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Basic math skills

Bilingual preferred

Tools

RF equipment

Job description

Job Description

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


• Attend certification refresher 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 requirements


• Rotate stock so oldest products are first picked


• 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

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years of certified forklift experience


• Ability to lift 50 LBS


• Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience


• Use basic math skills


• Bilingual Preferred

Company Description

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.