Material Handler: Forklift & Pallet Jack Operator

OSI Group; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Group in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Warehouse/Material Handler to move raw materials and finished products between production areas, storage, and docks using a riding pallet jack or forklift. The role requires adherence to safety, GMP, and quality policies in a busy food manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include offloading deliveries, organizing pallets, maintaining a clean workspace, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Prior forklift experience and basic MS Office skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years of experience in related field preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to follow verbal instructions with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Transfer raw materials from storage to production using a riding pallet jack or forklift.
• Transfer finished products from the production line to the freezer.
• Offload delivered raw materials and other supplies to storage area; organize according to facility specifications.
• Stack and organize pallets and maintain a clean working area.
• Remove empty combos and garbage pallets from department.
• Complies with facility and organizational policies governing workplace conduct, workplace safety, food safety, GMP and any other operational policies as established.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift usage

Pallet jack

Safety procedures

MS Office

Job description

OSI Group in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Warehouse/Material Handler to move raw materials and finished products between production areas, storage, and docks using a riding pallet jack or forklift. The role requires adherence to safety, GMP, and quality policies in a busy food manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities include offloading deliveries, organizing pallets, maintaining a clean workspace, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Prior forklift experience and basic MS Office skills are preferred.