Forklift Operator - IL 1st Shift

Warehouse Services Inc.; Sauk Village (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company is hiring Forklift Operators for 1st shift. The role includes safe material handling to support customer requirements, with responsibilities including operating various lift trucks, inventory management, and adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess basic math, reading, and communication skills, with at least one year of related experience.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

Company-paid disability insurance

401(k) Plan with discretionary match

Paid Time-Off and sick leave

Qualifications

• Requires ability to operate lift trucks including forks and clamps.
• 1 year of warehouse and forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely inspect and handle materials using forklifts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.

Skills

Basic math skills

Reading skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Tools

Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners

Job description

Description

We are hiring a 1st shift Forklift Operators to provide safe and efficient material handling to support customer needs. The hours for this position are 7:00am - 3:00pm. This full-time position will report to the Assistant Facility Manager 40HrHaz and may occasionally require weekends, holidays, and overtime.

DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.
• Operate a stand up and order picker lift truck to pick orders, replenish inventory to pick locations, and load orders onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure all safety and position standards of operating procedures are followed.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate technology equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.
• Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about product handled at WSI.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and written.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Previous experience working in warehouse environment, preferred.
• Experience operating lift trucks with attachments such as forks, drum clamps or roll clamps.
• Experience operating an order picker and stand-up lift truck.

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended times throughout hot and cold temperatures.
• Ability to repetitively twist or turn to drive in reverse and stand, climb, kneel, stoop and squat, as needed.
• Ability to turn steering wheel on lift truck requiring full rotation of arms and shoulders.
• Must be willing and able to lift up to 50 pounds safely.
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniforms provided by the company.

BENEFITS AND TOTAL REWARDS

• Competitive wages, and opportunities for advancement.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available.
• Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance plans.
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match and Profit Sharing.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1 year:

1 year:

Lift attachments, forks, drum clamps or roll clamps

1 year:

1 year:

Warehouse experience

1 year:

1 year:

Loading and unloading trailers, containers and railcars

1 year:

1 year:

Fork Lift

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