Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Pactiv Evergreen Inc; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Romeoville is hiring immediately for a Forklift Operator. This role involves operating forklifts to load and unload materials in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Competitive starting pay of $20.80 per hour plus benefits, including a $750 sign-on bonus and several health plans.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

401K with a company match

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year recent forklift experience preferred.
• Must have proven experience working in a fast-paced Warehouse/Logistics environment.
• Forklift Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, load, and unload materials using specified equipment.
• Cycle counting support and physical inventory support.
• Housekeeping duties and inventory consolidation.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Communication skills

Tools

RF barcode reader

Job description

Overview

Forklift Operator | Romeoville | HIRING IMMEDIATELY

Do you have experience working as Dock Worker, Forklift Driver, Clamp Truck Operator? We want you on our TEAM!!!

Available Shifts: 6AM- 6PM on a 223 Schedule

Now Offering a $750 sign-on bonus

Compensation:

• Starting Pay at $20.80 + $1.50/hr shift differential
• Eligible for pay for skill program to increase pay as you gain skills

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Prescription drug coverage
• 401K with a company match
• New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details)
• Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts
• Corporate discounts

Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, load, and/or unload materials to designated area using appropriate equipment including forklift, clamp lift, barcode readers and safety equipment
• Receive and understand material movement orders
• Cycle counting support
• Physical inventory support (non-poly and finished goods)
• Recycle support
• Repack boxes, stencil/re-label boxes, stretch wrap product, hand stack product
• Housekeeping Duties; inventory consolidation; material reclaim and scrap

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience working in a fast paced Warehouse/Logistics environment
• Sit-down Forklift Truck Experience
• Prior use of RF barcode reader and vehicle mounted (VMU) computer systems preferred
• Must be able to work in a fast paced manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Push-pull attachment operation a plus
• Minimum of 1 years recent forklift experience preferred
• Forklift Certification preferred
• Must successfully complete forklift certification program; complete certification manual within 90 days of placement
• Basic knowledge of mathematics
• Must have the basic ability to communicate, orally and written, in the English language
• Must be self-directed and have the ability to work with little supervision
• Will be required to be certified in Lockout/Tag Out and Forklift Operation upon assignment

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

35 miles southwest of Chicago, Romeoville is a village in Will County, Illinois. The village is located 26 mi southwest of Chicago and is a Chicago suburb. The population was 39,746 based on US Census Bureau 2019 projections. It is located in the southwest suburban area of Chicago near Interstate 55 and Interstate 355.

The warehouse was built in 2000, and distributes food packaging items for GFS, US Foods, Ed Don, & Sysco Foodservice, and has approximately 90 employees.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, pleasecall [phone] or email [e-mail].

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Pactiv Evergreen no longer tests for Marijuana or THC in our pre-employment drug testing in CA and IL.

Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies

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