PreBatch Warehouse Forklift Operator: Material Flow Pro

Akzo Nobel; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with 6% company match

Annual bonus 4%

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D

Generous PTO (vacation 10 days, sick/p

Parental leave

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

AkzoNobel in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to support batch production by staging materials, delivering to the floor, and ensuring inventory accuracy. The role must operate stand-up forklifts, follow safety rules, and work with SAP systems to maintain FIFO and perform cycle counts.

Candidate must have a high school degree, forklift experience, and the ability to lift 55 lb and move up to 500 lb containers. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent.
• Stand up Fork Truck experience is required.
• Able to lift up to 55 lb.
• Push/pull containers weighing up to 500 lbs.
• Capable of operating various material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Stage raw materials per batch sheets and production schedule.
• Verify material identity, lot numbers, and quantities.
• Deliver materials to designated areas safely and on time.
• Return unused materials to inventory locations.
• Support urgent material requests to prevent downtime.
• Safely operate stand-up forklifts and follow safety rules.
• Perform material transactions in SAP or inventory system.
• Maintain FIFO and assist with cycle counts and audits.
• Adhere to site safety policies and wear PPE.

Skills

Stand up Fork Truck experience

Material handling equipment operation

Ability to lift 55 lb

Push/pull heavy containers

Safety compliance

Education

High School degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

AkzoNobel in Waukegan, IL is seeking a Warehouse Forklift Operator to support batch production by staging materials, delivering to the floor, and ensuring inventory accuracy. The role must operate stand-up forklifts, follow safety rules, and work with SAP systems to maintain FIFO and perform cycle counts.

Candidate must have a high school degree, forklift experience, and the ability to lift 55 lb and move up to 500 lb containers. This on-site position offers competitive hourly pay and benefits.