Forklift Operator, Northlake 2nd Shift

Odyssey Logistics & Technology; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking logistics company as a Forklift Driver in Northlake, IL! This role is crucial for material handling and order processing, ensuring the seamless operation of our warehouse. You will be responsible for receiving and staging products, maintaining inventory accuracy, and upholding safety standards. With a competitive pay range and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a rapidly growing team dedicated to innovation in logistics. If you're ready to take on a key role in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Medical Plans with FSA, HRA, HSA options

Vision Insurance

Company-paid Dental and Life/Disability Plans

401K with Company Match

Preferred Vendor Discounts

Competitive Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Experience in material handling and forklift operation is essential.
• Familiarity with inventory management systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle material for specific customers and internal orders.
• Maintain inventory integrity and cleanliness of work environment.
• Accurately scan and record product locations.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklift Operation

Inventory Management

Scanning Products

Safety Procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Abecas System

Barcoding Scanners

Job description

***Immediate hiring need, walk-in interviews welcomed, Monday - Friday from 9am to 1pm***

See yourself at Odyssey

Join the team as our new Forklift Driver!

Who We Are & Why We’re Hiring

Odyssey Consumer Warehousing provides world-class public warehouse and distribution services. We provide a totally integrated logistics package of warehousing, handling, and trucking services from centrally located facilities in IL, OH, CO, GA, MO, WA, CA, FL, AK, HI, TX, NJ, and PA to ensure your products are always in proximity and ready to supply markets served. Our services include complete logistics management, traditional warehousing, and cross-dock distribution. Our fully automated inventory control system utilizes bar coding, EDI, RFID, stock rotation, and random access location inventory management.

Based in vibrant Northlake, IL, Odyssey is on a journey to constantly innovate logistics. We’re actively recruiting for this key, high-profile role in the company because we have experienced tremendous growth and would love for you to join us!

Visit us at: www.OdysseyLogistics.com/careers

About the Job:

The position of Forklift Driver will have primary responsibility for the material handling for servicing specific customers and internal order processing by performing the following duties.

In This Role, You Will:

• Overall responsibility for material handling.
• Receive product via railcar and truckload, includes scanning and putting away in locations in the warehouse.
• Pick orders which include staging and scanning.
• Load material in outbound trailers which includes trailer inspections.
• Maintain 100% inventory integrity.
• Accurately record and submit product locations.
• Record and submit location changes.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment including cleaning and maintaining forklift/clamp equipment.
• Accurately maintain all SOPs, documents, and procedures as required.
• Scan products into and out of Abecas system when required using our barcoding scanners.
• Make sure all paperwork is given to the office for processing.
• Daily Building Checklist – perform all tasks assigned daily.

Qualifications:

We recognize not all applicants have every skill or qualification to match a job description exactly. Odyssey values diverse experiences in other industries, and we encourage everyone who meets most required qualifications to apply. While having “desired” qualifications make for a strong candidate, we encourage applicants with alternative experiences to also apply. We are always looking for people who will bring something new to the table!

Location:
This is an in-office role based in Northlake, IL.

As required by applicable Pay Transparency laws, Odyssey provides a range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be lower or higher in different markets.

The base pay range for this position is: $18-$19 per hour.

We offer a generous compensation and benefits package including:

• Choice of medical plans with FSA, HRA, and HSA options.
• Vision insurance;
• Company-paid dental and life/disability Plans;
• 401K with company match;
• Preferred vendor discounts;
• Competitive Paid Time Off.

No relocation allowance will be considered unless specifically addressed. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Odyssey is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other classification protected under applicable Federal, State, or Local law.