Material Handler & Backup CDL-A Driver | Forklift Pro

MIDLAND; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

AD&D insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

MIDLAND in Rockford, IL seeks a Material Handler/Backup Driver to pick and stage orders, and load trucks. The role covers PTO time for CDL-A routes in an automatic 48–53 ft tractor trailer, with about 50% of time on the road and the rest in the warehouse.

Requirements include CDL A, forklift experience, and good attendance. Hours are Mon–Fri 4:00am–12:30pm; safety rules and proper load securement are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Solid work history and excellent attendance
• Experience with stand up forklift and electric pallet jack preferred
• CDL A license required and experience with sit-down forklift

Responsibilities

• Pull, pack, stage or convert orders for shipment using a computer generated work order or verbal instruction from supervisor
• Package material for shipment according to shipping requirements and/or customer specified instruction
• Generate labels, check stock, input data for shipping status, prepare UPS/FedEx shipments and create shipping manifests
• Load trucks ensuring safe loading/unloading, debris-free bed, correct freight positioning and securement
• Secure loads for delivery
• Complete and maintain forms and records legibly
• Perform housekeeping to keep area clean
• Obey traffic laws and follow procedures
• Perform pre and post trip inspections on vehicle
• Report mechanical problems
• Comply with safety rules
• Verify inventory contents against shipping papers
• Drive vehicles under three tons to transport materials
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Stand up forklift

Electric pallet jack

Sit-down forklift

CDL A

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

MIDLAND in Rockford, IL seeks a Material Handler/Backup Driver to pick and stage orders, and load trucks. The role covers PTO time for CDL-A routes in an automatic 48–53 ft tractor trailer, with about 50% of time on the road and the rest in the warehouse.

Requirements include CDL A, forklift experience, and good attendance. Hours are Mon–Fri 4:00am–12:30pm; safety rules and proper load securement are emphasized.