Forklift Operator I

Aptar; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Aptar Italia S.P.A. is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Cary, IL to manage material movements across warehousing and distribution, ensuring inventory integrity and safe operations.

Responsibilities include supplying production areas, unloading shipments, operating RF barcode devices, and coordinating with other departments. Qualifications include a HS degree or GED, ability to obtain PIT certification, lifting up to 80 pounds, and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• HS Degree or GED preferred
• Ability to be certified on powered industrial vehicles
• Ability to move materials weighing up to 80 lb
• Must read/write/speak English
• Color vision for material movement
• Strong teamwork and safety mindset
• Prior forklift/warehouse experience a plus
• Complete new hire orientation and prove warehouse support at Aptar locations Cary South, Cary North, or McHenry

Responsibilities

• Supply production areas with raw materials and semi-finished goods.
• Return raw materials and semi-finished goods to correct storage locations.
• Operate barcode RF devices for inventory control or other systems.
• Unload inbound shipments and prepare/load outbound orders.
• Place finished goods on shuttle trailers to designated locations.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for all inventoried items.
• Distribute paperwork to appropriate departments.
• Communicate job activity to the next shift.
• Maintain daily housekeeping and recycling programs.
• Record truck arrivals/departures as applicable by location.
• Support safe work environment and comply with BRC/GMP/ISO requirements.

Skills

Powered industrial vehicle operation

Teamwork

Basic math skills

English literacy

Color vision

Communication skills

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode RF devices

Hand tools

Forklift

Job description

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Responsible for the m aterial movements within the framework of warehousing and distribution operations. Responsible for inventory integrity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supplying the production areas with raw materials and semi-finished goods.
• Responsible for returning raw materials and semi-finished goods to the correct storage locations
• Operate barcode RF devices for inventory control or use other business systems to execute transactions.
• Unloads and receives inbound shipments as well as prepares and loads orders for outbound shipments.
• Handles and places finished goods on shuttle trailers to designated locations.
• Maintains inventory accuracy on all inventoried items.
• Distributes paperwork to appropriate departments for processing.
• Communicate all aspects of job activity to the next shift.
• Maintain daily housekeeping and recycling programs.
• Depending on location, use TI Dock Scheduler to record truck arrivals and departures.
• Promotes and maintains a safe work environment at all times. Performs/meets the requirements of BRC/GMP/ISO in all job activities.
• Works in collaboration with other departments.

Qualifications

Education:

HS Degree or GED preferred

Requirements:

Ability to be certified on powered industrial vehicles and use of hand tools.

Ability to move materials including bending, stooping, and lifting boxes weighing up to 50 pounds on a daily basis and up to 80 pounds periodically.

Must possess basic math skills.

Must be able to read, write, and speak English in order to communicate and understand relevant information.

Must be able to discern shades of color relating to material movement process

Must possess a strong teamwork mentality and work well under pressure.

Must be able to hear warning signals and verbal alerts to avoid injury and maintain safety

Ability to relate/communicate with others.

Previous forklift and warehouse experience a plus.

Must complete new hire orientation training and demonstrate successful warehouse support for one (1) of Aptar’s locations as determined by management. Locations are defined as the following: Cary South, Cary North, and McHenry.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the starting hourly rate for this role is $ 18.50/hour plus any applicable shift differential. Aptar also offers a variety of benefits, including health, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) match and employer retirement savings contribution, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, company-paid holidays, and more. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on location, pay class, or other factors.

Aptar is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief.