Forklift Shuttle Driver

Accurate Personnel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Forklift Operator in Chicago, IL. The role requires operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts, driving an automatic box truck, and maintaining warehouse accuracy.

Candidates should have a valid license and at least two years in a warehouse setting, with proficiency in Excel/Word and basic MRP systems. The position offers a 5:00am–3:30pm schedule, with overtime and weekends, and a benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Sit-down and stand-up forklift experience.
• Experience driving an automatic box truck.
• 2+ years in a warehouse setting; picking experience a plus.
• Computer literate: Excel and Word; MRP systems a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Familiar with GMP, SQF, USDA or FDA and safety standards.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Frequent standing and walking; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maneuvering forklifts safely.
• Stacking and unstacking goods onto shelves or pallets.
• Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport.
• Unloading deliveries and relocating goods to storage areas.
• Consolidating partial pallets for incoming goods.
• Review shuttle list filled out by Line Leads and Supervisors.
• Transporting product between buildings.
• Picking orders accurately and completing paperwork.
• Maintaining a clean, organized warehouse.
• Recording open or damaged cases and storage.

Skills

Driver's license

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Walkie Rider

Warehouse experience

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Word

MRP systems

Job description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: FORKLIFT OPERATOR IN CHICAGO, IL

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Forklift Operator to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for driving a forklift and an automatic box truck from building to building to transfer raw materials and finished goods. The ideal candidate will possess valid driver's license, sit-down and Stand-up forklift experience, and more listed below.

Pay, Schedule, and Location

• Starting at $23/hour
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• 5:00am - 3:30pm, Monday - Thursday, Overtime and Weekends
• Located in Chicago Illinois

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maneuvering forklifts safely
• Safely stacking and unstacking goods onto shelves or pallets
• Moving goods from storage areas to loading areas for transport
• Unloading deliveries and safely relocating the goods to their designated storage areas
• Consolidating partial pallets for incoming goods
• Reviewing shuttle list that is filled out by Line Leads and Supervisors
• Transporting product from one building to the other
• Picking orders accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring damaged cases are accounted for and the required paperwork is completed
• Maintaining a clean and organized Warehouse
• Properly recording open and/or damaged cases and storing properly

Requirements and Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Sit-down and Stand-up forklift experience
• Ability to use Standup Walkie Rider
• Experience driving an automatic box truck
• 2+ years in a warehouse setting, picking experience a plus
• Computer literate (Excel and Word), MRP systems a plus
• Excellent interactive and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Familiar with GMP's, SQF, USDA or FDA and Safety Standards
• Able to communicate with other team members and supervisor
• Ability to efficiently work independent of direct supervision
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong organizational skills with a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines.
• Frequent sitting, standing, and walking
• Frequent use of hands to finger, handle, grasp or touch objects and tools
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, crouching, crawling, twisting, bending, and reaching
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Accurate Personnel provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.