Helper - 2nd shift

carlislecompanies

Elk Grove Village (IL)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
Health Savings Account
401k Match
11 Company Paid Holidays
Vacation Days
Sick Days
Parental Leave
Disability Benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
Benefits Portal

Job summary

Carlisle Companies, Inc. is seeking an entry-level forklift operator at our Elk Grove Village facility in Illinois.

The role involves supporting operators on loading, packaging, and line operations, assembling pallets, and performing quality checks while ensuring safety and organization. Responsibilities include operating hand and power tools, moving materials, reading production orders, and maintaining a clean workspace.

Qualifications

  • Must be 18 years or older.
  • Ability to safely operate a forklift.
  • Ability to read documents and interpret facts.
  • Understanding basic math, reading, and writing.
  • Good communication, organization, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Assist operators at the coil loading, packaging, and line.
  • Build pallets/containers using hand and power tools.
  • Band and palletize metal coils/sheets with tags.
  • Perform quality checks on lengths, widths, weights.
  • Detect faulty operations or materials.
  • Move parts, equipment, or materials.
  • Read and understand production orders.
  • Wrap/unwrap materials.
  • Maintain clean, safe work areas.
  • Operate sit-down forklift.
  • Meet production goals while following safety rules.
  • May be asked to perform other duties.

Skills

Forklift Operation
Reading & Comprehension
Basic Math
Communication
Time Management
Organizational Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

This position is an entry-level position thatassistsoperatorsengaged in processing materials.

Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Assistsoperators at the coil loading and packaging ends of the line and as needed.
  • Build pallets and shipping containers using hand and power tools.
  • Band and palletize metal coils and/or metal sheets, placing tags/labels on finished products.
  • Perform quality checks to verify proper lengths, widths, and weights are adhered to using the proper tools.
  • Detects andreportsfaulty operations or defective materials.
  • Moves or carries parts, equipment, or materials.
  • Read and understand production orders.
  • Wraps and unwraps materials.
  • Housekeeping of work areas.
  • Operates a sit-down forklift.
  • Achieves production goals whilecomplying withall safety requirements.
  • Will berequiredto perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
RequiredKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  • Mustbe 18 years or older.
  • Ability to safelyoperatea forklift. Training and certification provided regardless ofpreviousexperience.
  • Ability to read documents and interpret facts and draw conclusions.
  • Understanding basic math, reading, and writing.
  • Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
Education and Experience:
  • Required:
    • High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
Working Conditions:
  • Production facility where the ambient temperature may fluctuate, and the noise levels may be increased.
  • Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours whenrequired.
Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

FREQUENTLY

CONTINUOUSLY

(0-30%)

(31-60%)

(61-100%)

LIFTING OR CARRYING

  • 1-10 LBS

X

  • 11-20 LBS

X

  • 21-40 LBS

X

  • 41-50 LBS

X

  • 51 OR MORE LBS

X

PUSHING OR PULLING:

  • 1-40 LBS

X

  • 41-50 LBS

X

  • 51 OR MORE LBS

X

BENDING OR STOOPING

X

REACHING ABOVE SHOULDER LEVEL

X

DRIVING AUTOMATIC EQUIP. VEHICLES

X

OPERATE MACHINERY OR POWER TOOLS

X

CLIMBING (LADDERS, STAIRS, ETC.)

X

WALKING

X

STANDING

X

SITTING

X

WORKING IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES

X

REPETITIVE MOTION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WRISTS,HANDSAND/OR FINGERS)

X

VISION

X

HEARING

X

DEXTERITY

X

HAND EYE COORDINATION

X

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Used:
  • Personal Protective Equipment is regularlyrequiredfor this position which includes steel or composite toe boots, safety glasses, cut-resistant gloves and arm guards, and hearing protection.

At Carlisle Companies, Inc.,we'rededicated to making your experience exceptional from the very start of your journey with us.We’reexcited to share our commitment to transparency, including our Pay Transparency Notice, with all applicants for this position. As a company that values growth and development, we offernumerouscareer opportunities across various departments, ensuring you have the support and resources to advance your career.

Please take a moment to review the details below.If you have any questions, need more information, or want to explore potential career paths within Carlisle, we encourage you to bring them up during your discussions with our Talent Acquisition and Human Resources teams.

--This role is performed onsite at our facilitylocatedat 1005 Tonne Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007.

As a Helper, you will be entitled to the following:

  • An Hourly Rate of$22.77
  • A sign on bonus of $1,500 that will be paid in three increments:
    • $500 paid approximately 90 days following hire date
    • $500 paid approximately 180 days following hire date
    • $500 paid approximately 270 days following hire date
  • Benefits Include:
    • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage Beginning Day 1 of Employment
    • Health Savings Account
    • 401k Contribution with Company Match
    • 11 Company Paid Holidays Per Calendar Year
    • Vacation Days: The total number of days granteddepends onyouryears of professional experience. The first year of employment is prorated based on the month of hire.
      • Confirmyourallotmenteligibilitywith Talent Acquisition or HR.
    • Sick Days: All Carlisle Employees are granted at least 5 sick days per calendar year.
      • Confirm with Talent AcquisitionorHRthe allotment or accrualbased on your locality.
    • Two weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% base compensation, upon approval.
    • Short-Term &Long-TermDisability Benefits,100% Employer Funded
    • Tuition Reimbursement is available after 6 months offull-timeemployment,coveringup to100%oftuitionwhich includes18 credit hours,thecosts,andeligibleassociated fees per calendar year.
    • Fora full view of our entire benefits package, please visit www.carlislebenefits.com
  • Theanticipatedclosing date for receiving applications is October 30th, 2026.
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