Lead Material Handler - Forklift (1st Shift)

Georgia Nut Company; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 63,039,000 - 85,962,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Nut Company in Niles, IL seeks a Material Handler Lead (Forklift Operator) to move and count merchandise, assist with receiving and inventory, and support production. You will operate stand up, sit down, and reach forklifts, maintain safety and accuracy, and contribute to a well-organized warehouse.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, weekend overtime, and strong leadership to guide the team in the supervisor's absence.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Experience operating stand up, sit down, and reach forklifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count merchandise.
• Assist in receiving, scanning, and inventory control duties.
• Load/unload goods and prepare product for shipment; support production floor.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and organization in warehouse.
• Assist in cycle counts and inventory audits; maintain records.
• Lead the department in supervisor's absence; mentor team.

Skills

Forklift operation

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Georgia Nut Company in Niles, IL seeks a Material Handler Lead (Forklift Operator) to move and count merchandise, assist with receiving and inventory, and support production. You will operate stand up, sit down, and reach forklifts, maintain safety and accuracy, and contribute to a well-organized warehouse.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, weekend overtime, and strong leadership to guide the team in the supervisor's absence.