Lead Material Handler (2nd Shift) - Forklift & Inventory Lead

Georgia Nut Company; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company in Niles, IL is seeking a Material Handler Lead (Forklift Operator) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. You will operate forklift equipment safely and help supervise warehouse activities in the absence of the supervisor.

Responsibilities include receiving and loading, order picking, inventory control, cycle counts, audits, and ensuring GMP and safety standards are followed. Weekend work and overtime may be required. ScanWorkX knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Experience with stand-up, sit-down, and reach truck equipment.
• Proficiency in Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced warehouse.

Responsibilities

• PO receiving as needed (Raw Material).
• Receiving loads as needed.
• Daily Redzone Food Safety and GMPs Audits.
• Becoming the departments ScanWorkX expert – training and testing transactions.
• Quality: ensure inbound/outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged.
• Order picking (transfers) to load correct product for shipment.
• Loading / Unloading: move product into rail cars or trailers.
• Inventory: maintain records for bin location and inventory counts.
• Safety, sanitation, security: maintain a clean, safe workplace and comply with OSHA.
• Support production with pallet movements and cycle counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Georgia Nut Company in Niles, IL is seeking a Material Handler Lead (Forklift Operator) to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. You will operate forklift equipment safely and help supervise warehouse activities in the absence of the supervisor.

Responsibilities include receiving and loading, order picking, inventory control, cycle counts, audits, and ensuring GMP and safety standards are followed. Weekend work and overtime may be required. ScanWorkX knowledge is a plus.