Forklift Operator — 2nd Shift (Voice Picking)

freshexpress; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh Express in Illinois is seeking a Warehouse Associate to move materials using a forklift, walker or hand jack, and to pick and load orders via Voice system. This role requires following SOPs and maintaining a safe, efficient workflow in a fast paced warehouse environment.

You will maintain clean dock areas and communicate with supervisors, clerks, production, and QA as needed, while ensuring overall warehouse safety and organization.

Qualifications

• Must have basic math skills and be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Polish is preferred.
• Forklift certification is strongly preferred.
• High School Diploma is highly desirable.
• Food industry experience is a plus.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience meeting customer expectations and Voice order picking is a plus.
• Experience in a cold environment is beneficial.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision and prior warehouse experience preferred.
• Minimum of one year forklift, warehouse, or cold environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Inspect powered jacks/powered trucks for operating conditions and safety.
• Operate powered jacks/powered trucks.
• Comply with SOPs, safety, and Fresh Express policies.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and efficient workflow for all assignments.
• Perform documentation required for the function.
• Keep dock areas and coolers clean and orderly.
• Communicate with supervisors, clerks, production, and QA as needed.
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness.
• Use Voice system to pick and load orders.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Bilingual English/Polish

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Fresh Express in Illinois is seeking a Warehouse Associate to move materials using a forklift, walker or hand jack, and to pick and load orders via Voice system. This role requires following SOPs and maintaining a safe, efficient workflow in a fast paced warehouse environment.

You will maintain clean dock areas and communicate with supervisors, clerks, production, and QA as needed, while ensuring overall warehouse safety and organization.