Part-Time Forklift Operator

The Cary Company; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

401K

Profit Sharing

HRA

Cafeteria Plan

Seasonal Events

Work/Life Balance

Childcare Reimbursement

Job summary

The Cary Company is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Addison, IL to support shipping, receiving, and daily warehouse operations. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

You will handle shipments, assist customers during deliveries and pickups, and maintain organized inventory while following company procedures. Prior forklift experience and a high school diploma are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Forklift experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift and handle items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Shipping and Receiving: Assisting with unloading and checking in merchandise, assembling customer orders, and preparing shipments.
• Customer Interaction: Providing excellent customer service during deliveries and pick-ups.
• Safety and Organization: Maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment, properly marking materials, and ensuring accurate inventory counts.
• Warehouse: Organizing the warehouse, reading and interpreting orders, and moving materials as needed.
• Documentation: Preparing and verifying shipping and receiving documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

Skills

Forklift experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Basic math skills

Independence

Teamwork

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Company Overview:

At The Cary Company, we pride ourselves on our commitment to excellent customer service and maintaining a positive, supportive work environment. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Forklift Operator to join our team. If you are a team player who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in your work, this opportunity is for you!

Hours:

Start time: 2pm, 3pm, or 4pm
End time: 6pm, 7pm, or 8pm

Your Role:

As a Warehouse Associate, you will be a key player in ensuring the smooth operation of our warehouse. Your responsibilities will include:

• Shipping and Receiving: Assisting with unloading and checking in merchandise, assembling customer orders, and preparing shipments.
• Customer Interaction: Providing excellent customer service during deliveries and pick-ups.
• Safety and Organization: Maintaining a safe and organized warehouse environment, properly marking materials, and ensuring accurate inventory counts.
• Warehouse: Organizing the warehouse, reading and interpreting orders, and moving materials as needed.
• Documentation: Preparing and verifying shipping and receiving documents, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous forklift experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to lift and handle items weighing up to 50 pounds.

What We Offer:

• A positive and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued.
• Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• A chance to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to providing exceptional service.

Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Insurance
• 401K Provision
• Profit Sharing
• HRA
• Cafeteria Plan
• Seasonal company sponsored events
• Work/Life Balance
• Childcare ReimbursementProgram

A little about the company:

• Been around since 1895.
• Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240.
• Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters),Indianapolis, IN (2018),Pittsburgh, PA (2019),Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023).
• We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.
• We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison.
• We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.
• Privately owned