Forklift Operator II - 1st Shift

Shaw Industries Group, Inc.; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

HSA (after 30 days)

401(k)

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Shaw Industries Group, Inc. in Elgin, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator II for the 1st shift. The role involves building custom orders, transporting merchandise with a forklift, and completing shipping-related paperwork.

The position operates on a non-rotating 8-hour shift, Monday to Friday, starting at 7:00 am, with a typical workday in a controlled environment using safe equipment. The job offers competitive wages of $23.43 per hour plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental,

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to read order sheets and locate materials accurately.
• Safety-conscious and able to follow standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive and pull tasks with information on hard surface material to be pulled.
• Operate forklift to transport pallets to and from locations or trailers.
• Complete required paperwork for shipments and receipts.
• Wrap and band materials on pallets and prepare items for shipping.
• Tape and repair damaged packages and secure loads for transit.
• Raise and lower dock plates and use the cone system for trailer status.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.

Job description

Job TitleForklift Operator II - 1st ShiftPosition OverviewFind your future with Shaw Industries.Shaw Industries is a Fortune 500 multinational flooring company that employs 20,000+ associates throughout North America. Workers who join Shaw Industries often stay until retirement because we offer great pay, benefits and paid vacation.Consistent year around workProfessionally maintained, reliable, and safe equipmentMedical, dental benefits & HSA (after 30 days of employment)Vision benefits401(k)Paid vacationPaid sick leaveComparable weekly wagesPosition Overview: To build custom orders to fulfill order requests. Position also responsible for the transport of merchandise from trailers to storage locations and from storage areas to trailers for shipping.Essential Functions:Receiving a pull task with information on the hard surface material to be pulled and retrieving the correct material with a lift truck.Transporting a pallet by forklift to and from location.Complete paperwork as required.Wrap and band hard surface materials prepared on pallets.Prepare and package miscellaneous items in boxes for shipment.Tape and repair any damaged packages.Raise/Lower dock plateUse orange cone system for full or empty trailersPerform other duties as assigned by the ManagerThis position is located and works out of Elgin, IL.$23.43 Per HourMon-Fri: 7:00 am start time (subject to change)Work Shift8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AMShaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.