MHE2, General Forklift: Mon - Fri 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Idlogistics; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Idlogistics in Joliet, IL is seeking a reliable warehouse associate to load, unload, and stage products using powered industrial equipment. You will inspect equipment daily, move goods to storage and prepare shipments while maintaining safe, orderly operations.

You must meet a high school diploma or GED, have 3+ years of related experience or training, and be able to obtain necessary certifications (OSHA, PPE).

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 3+ years of related experience.
• Ability to pass post-hire assessments.
• Ability to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (OSHA, etc.).
• Must wear PPE as required by safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using powered industrial equipment.
• Inspect assigned equipment daily and maintain it in a safe, orderly condition.
• Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations; ensure accuracy and safety.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment; ensure correct counts and types are loaded.
• Coordinate with Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance as needed.
• Keep records for inventory control and assist in physical inventories.
• Follow customer requirements for load count, product stability, and safe loading/unloading.
• Observe safety rules and report unsafe conditions to leadership.

Skills

Powered equipment operation

Education

GED or High School Diploma

Job description

Operates gasoline, liquified gas, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in distribution center or storage yard.

Responsibilities:

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment. Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.

• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance.
• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Mon - Fri 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. OVERTIME MAY BE REQUIRED

Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).

Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies