Lift Truck Specialist

Novolex; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Lift Truck Operator in Bridgeview, IL to safely move and track materials in a high-volume plant. You will operate sit-down forklifts and stand-up reach trucks, perform cycle counts, and support SAP transactions such as PGI and transfers.

Requirements include 2+ years forklift experience, 1+ year reach truck experience, forklift certification, and strong attention to detail. This is a full-time role with daytime shifts and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum two years of sit-down forklift experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Minimum one year of stand-up reach truck experience.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with inventory control, cycle counting, and reconciliation.
• Experience using SAP, WMS, RF scanners or similar systems.
• Strong English communication; ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Move, store, and retrieve raw materials and finished goods accurately.
• Operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, and other equipment safely.
• Support shipping, receiving, and warehouse operations.
• Maintain organized storage locations and FIFO inventory rotation.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventories.
• Execute SAP inventory transactions: cycle counts, picks, PGI, transfers.

Skills

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up reach truck

Inventory control

SAP transactions

Cycle counting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Warehouse Management System (WMS)

RF scanners

Job description

Why Choose Us?

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs.

Our Sustainability Commitment

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

Job Description

Lift Truck Operator- HIRING IMMEDIATELY - Bridgeview, IL

Compensation:

• Pay range is $23.69 to $25.11 an hour- paid weekly

Available shifts:

• Monday - Friday: 8 hr day shift

Position Summary:

The Lift Truck Operator (Inventory) is responsible for the safe and accurate movement, storage, and tracking of raw materials and finished goods in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role supports inventory accuracy through material handling, cycle counting, SAP transactions, and inventory control activities while maintaining compliance with all safety standards, operating procedures, and company policies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Material Handling & Warehouse Operations
• Safely operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Move, transfer, stage, store, and retrieve raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Perform all material movements with a high degree of accuracy, accountability, and adherence to established procedures.
• Ensure all assignments and material transactions are completed in a timely manner.
• Support shipping, receiving, production supply, and warehouse operations as required.
• Maintain organized storage locations and proper inventory rotation practices (FIFO where applicable).
• Inventory Control & SAP Transactions
• Support inventory accuracy through daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual inventory activities as assigned.
• Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts.
• Execute SAP inventory and load management transactions, including:
  • Cycle Counts
  • Pick Lists
  • Post Goods Issue (PGI)
  • Inventory transfers and adjustments

• Investigate and assist in resolving inventory discrepancies and location variances.
• Verify material quantities, locations, lot numbers, and product information.
• Serve as a backup for Inventory Control Lead responsibilities when required.

Safety & Compliance

• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment concerns promptly.
• Follow all Critical Safety Rules, Standards of Conduct, plant procedures, and company policies.
• Comply with all OSHA requirements, plant safety standards, truck and railcar safety rules, and attendance expectations.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Perform all duties with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Teamwork & Continuous Support

• Provide excellent service to internal and external customers.
• Work collaboratively with team members and assist others with daily assignments as needed.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships across departments.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years of sit-down forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment.
• Minimum of one (1) year of stand-up reach truck experience.
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification.
• Experience with inventory control processes, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation.
• Experience using SAP, Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), RF scanners, or similar inventory management systems.
• Ability to accurately complete inventory and material movement transactions.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting inventory control functions.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of warehouse best practices, inventory management principles, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience serving in a lead or backup inventory control role.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb throughout the workday.
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing and warehouse environment with varying temperatures and conditions.

Core Competencies

• Safety Mindset
• Inventory Accuracy
• Attention to Detail
• Accountability
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Customer Service
• Communication Skills
• Time Management
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact [e-mail].

Formerly Pactiv Evergreen