Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)

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

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is hiring a Forklift Operator for the 2nd shift. This role includes organizing materials, picking orders, and maintaining equipment within a busy warehouse setting. The ideal candidate should have certified forklift experience and basic math skills. Full-time employment offers competitive pay and benefits.

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.
• Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience.
• Ability to communicate and read labels in English.

Responsibilities

• Organize and secure materials in a safe way.
• Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet.
• Report any faulty equipment or safety hazards.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication

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• 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
• 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.
• 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 requirement
• 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
  
  

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Role and Responsibilities

• Monitors and maintains 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.
• 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 requirement
• 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

Qualifications and Responsibilities

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

Travel Required

• No travel is required for this job.
  
  

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 Description

18.00-20.00

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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