Night Shift Forklift Driver — Warehouse & Shipping

Urban-Farmer-Inc; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban-Farmer-Inc is seeking a Forklift Driver to move goods, load pallets, and operate forklifts safely within our Illinois facility. You will perform warehouse duties such as packaging shipments and inventory checks while adhering to GMP and food-safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and reliable communication to support the shipping department and production schedules within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old to work in food manufacturing.
• Ability to follow work instructions and keep pace of shipping department.
• Understand shipping policies and procedures.
• Effective communication to support forklift team.
• Must pass certification from Urban Farmer.
• Must perform each essential job duty satisfactorily.
• Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills to operate machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving items.
• Transporting materials within the facility.
• Optimizing loads for operational efficiency.
• Securing loads to the machine before transportation.
• Filling out shift paperwork accurately.
• Adhering to production schedules.
• Inspecting for damages to vehicles.
• Scheduling vehicles for maintenance and repairs.
• Follow safety rules, OSHA requirements and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned by management.
• Report Food Safety concerns to supervisors and Quality on shift.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Hand-eye coordination

Motor skills

Job description

Urban-Farmer-Inc is seeking a Forklift Driver to move goods, load pallets, and operate forklifts safely within our Illinois facility. You will perform warehouse duties such as packaging shipments and inventory checks while adhering to GMP and food-safety standards.

The role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and reliable communication to support the shipping department and production schedules within a fast-paced environment.