Forklift Operator -3RD Shift

Pures Food Specialties LLC; Bedford Park (IL); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Healthcare coverage including medical,

401k Plan

Short term disability available

Paid holidays, vacation and paid sick

Zusammenfassung

Pures Food Specialties LLC is seeking a forklift operator to move stock in a warehouse setting. You will monitor inventory, organize materials, pick orders, and ensure safe handling of pallets and loads.

The role requires 1-3 years forklift experience, basic math, and the ability to read labels in English. The shift runs Monday through Friday, with night hours and safety-focused teamwork across departments.

Qualifikationen

• 1-3 years of certified forklift experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read labels in English.
• Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience.
• Excellent safety awareness.

Aufgaben

• Monitor and maintain inventory.
• Organize and secure materials safely.
• Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet.
• Shrink wrap pallets for shipping.
• Weigh products and/or loads and record weight.
• Move hazardous materials.
• Report equipment safety issues.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Analyze production schedules to determine movement and material requirements.
• Coordinate with manager and departments on loading operations.

Kenntnisse

Forklift experience

Sit-down forklift

Pallet jack

Basic math

English reading

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

A forklift is an individual who moves stock around a warehouse using a forklift. The main duties include operating forklifts loading and unloading equipment and storing or relocating materials within the warehouse or manufacturing plant.

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

General Hours

Monday -Friday

11:00PM-7:00AM

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position

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

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.