Forklift Operator & Material Handler — Fast-Paced Warehouse

woodlandfoods; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,444,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Prescription drug plans

Dental

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Voluntary benefits (hospital, critical

401k with company match

Paid family leave

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Woodland Gourmet is seeking a Material Handler / Forklift Operator to safely move, stock, and deliver materials in the production and warehouse areas. You will support production by ensuring materials are received, stored, staged, and delivered with accuracy, following GMPs and food-safety standards.

The role requires 1 year of forklift experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience (Reach Truck, Stand-up, or Cherry Picker)
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Working knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory movement, or food manufacturing environments preferred
• Ability to work flexible hours, including overtime when required
• Ability to lift up to 55 lbs. (team lift for items over 55 lbs.)
• Must follow GMPs and food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements

Responsibilities

• Use internal inventory systems to scan materials and products into and out of locations.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to transport and store products, raw materials, and packaging supplies.
• Load and unload freight from trucks and internal transfers using manual handling or powered equipment.
• Weigh, label, and stage materials and finished goods as required.
• Deliver and replenish raw materials, packaging, and supplies to production areas to support scheduled production runs.
• Store received materials properly to support inventory accuracy and proper product rotation (FIFO).
• Prepare finished goods for shipment by building boxes or pallets and processing packages through shipping systems such as UPS or FedEx.
• Communicate with Warehouse, Production, Quality Assurance, and Management regarding discrepancies in inventory, material conditions, or product quality concerns.
• Maintain an organized, clean, and safe work environment in the warehouse and/or production areas.
• Perform daily inspections of forklifts and material handling equipment and complete inspection reports as required.
• Identify and communicate products that require repacking or corrective action to Shipping or Production leadership.
• Follow all company safety policies, GMPs, and food safety standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support operational needs.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Inventory systems

Reading & writing

Mathematics

MS Office (Excel/Outlook)

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Inventory systems software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Woodland Gourmet is seeking a Material Handler / Forklift Operator to safely move, stock, and deliver materials in the production and warehouse areas. You will support production by ensuring materials are received, stored, staged, and delivered with accuracy, following GMPs and food-safety standards.

The role requires 1 year of forklift experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to lift up to 55 lbs. Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred; overtime may be required.