FORKLIFT OPERATOR (2nd shift)

Lifeway Foods, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Lifeway Foods, Inc., a Chicago-based beverage manufacturer known for Kefir, is seeking a Forklift Operator for 2nd shift in NILES, IL. The role safely transports full and partial pallets within the warehouse using Order Pickers and supports loading/unloading trucks.

You will follow safety procedures, maintain equipment, and strive to meet productivity goals. Requires at least one year of forklift experience and ability to operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts; English reading/speaking and

Qualifications

• One year of forklift warehouse experience required.
• Able to read and speak English; basic math skills.
• Must operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Pulls pallets and transports them using forklifts.
• Loads/unloads trucks and moves pallets to storage locations.
• Follows safety procedures and equipment maintenance.
• Meets productivity goals and assists in other warehouse areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

English proficiency

Math & measurement

Warehouse experience

Sit-down/Stand-up forklift

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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FORKLIFT OPERATOR (2nd shift)

Full Time NILES, IL, US

23 days ago Requisition ID: 1212

Lifeway Foods (NASDAQ: LWAY), which has been recognized as one of Forbes’ Best Small Companies, is America’s leading supplier of the probiotic beverage known as Kefir. In addition to its line of drinkable Kefir, the company also produces cheese, drinkable yogurt, and a ProBugs line of Kefir for kids. Lifeway’s tart and tangy fermented dairy products are sold across the United States, Mexico, Ireland, and the United Kingdom.

Job Summary: The Forklift Operator safely transports full and partial pallets within the warehouse using the Order Pickers. Also assists in other areas of the warehouse including but not limited to loading and unloading trucks.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Not Applicable for this position

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Pulls appropriate stock inventory into pallets and transports pallets utilizing forklifts to and from docks; racks and bulk storage areas per facility standards.
• Ensures the proper pallets are selected and put away in correct location.
• Assists in other areas of the warehouse as needed including loading/unloading of trucks.
• Follows proper maintenance and safety procedures to ensure safe operation, upkeep and storage of equipment.
• Moves pallets in and out of the stretch wrapper area.
• Meets or exceeds performance and productivity goals.
• Additional duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions, read and speak English
• Basic math and measurement skills
• Minimum one year warehouse experience working on forklifts
• Must be able to operator a Sit-down Forklift and Stand-up forklift

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Some experience necessary

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Strong physical endurance
• Ability to be on your feet for an 8-hour shift
• Ability to kneel and maneuver through plant equipment

Lifeway Foods, Inc is a growing Chicago-based beverage manufacturer with 40 years of experience. We are an industry leader in the production of high-quality Kefir. We are anequal-opportunityemployer and offer a competitive benefits package. Visit us at www.lifewaykefir.com .

Monday - Friday / 12:00pm-8:30pm
(OT as needed and Ocassional Saturdays depending on production)