Forklift Operator - Health Benefits, PTO & 403(b)

Peoria Production Solutions Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

403B - retirement plan

Long Term Disability

Hospital Indemnity

Legal

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness

Employer paid Life Insurance

Employer paid Short Term Disability

Bonus Opportunities

Job summary

Peoria Production Shop is seeking a Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move goods within the warehouse. You will operate forklifts, follow safety rules, and coordinate with drivers and supervisors to ensure accurate loading and timely shipping.

The role requires 1 year of forklift experience and in-house certification. A focus on safety, attention to detail, and ability to work across warehouse zones is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience driving a forklift.
• Must pass in-house certification.
• No educational requirement.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Loads trucks, ensuring loads are evenly and securely placed.
• Unloads trucks, ensuring material is brought to the correct area.
• Follows safety procedures according to shop regulations.
• Moves raw materials and finished goods to processing or dock areas of the warehouse.
• Sorts material for required areas.
• Weighs material before loading trucks, if needed.
• Puts out paperwork, ensuring it is placed with the correct material, if needed.
• Moves pallets and crates when needed.
• Ensure goods are stored in the correct area of the warehouse so they may be located easily when processing orders.
• Communicates with supervisor if there is a problem with the forklift.
• Continuously inspects the forklift throughout the day to verify that the brakes, steering, etc. are working correctly.
• Completes a Pre-Start Up Safety Checklist every morning before operating the machine.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

RF gun operation

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Forklift certification

Job description

Peoria Production Shop is seeking a Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move goods within the warehouse. You will operate forklifts, follow safety rules, and coordinate with drivers and supervisors to ensure accurate loading and timely shipping.

The role requires 1 year of forklift experience and in-house certification. A focus on safety, attention to detail, and ability to work across warehouse zones is essential for success.