Production floor Forklift Operator - 1st shift (INDST)

OSI INDUSTRIES, LLC; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OSI Industries, LLC in West Chicago, IL is seeking a Labor Associate to move raw materials and finished products between production areas, storage, and docks using a riding pallet jack or forklift. This full-time, on-site position offers a competitive hourly wage and a path to develop hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities include transferring materials, maintaining a clean workspace, and following safety policies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Move 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.
• Complies with facility and organizational policies governing workplace conduct, safety, and GMPs.

Skills

Follow verbal instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Category: Labor

Requisition Number: PRODU004411

• Posted : August 13, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $20 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

West Chicago- Industrial
711 Industrial Dr
West Chicago, IL 60185, USA

West Chicago- Industrial
711 Industrial Dr
West Chicago, IL 60185, USA

This role is responsible for moving raw materials and finished product between the production areas, storage and docks using a riding pallet jack or forklift.

Job Responsibilities

• Job is an individual contributor.
• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Transfer raw materials from storage to production using a riding pallet jack or forklift.
• Transfer finished products from the production line to
• Transfer finished products to 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, good manufacturing practices 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.

Experience & Skills

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

Education

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent work experience is required.
• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
• This role does not require any domestic travel
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent of bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

Compensation/Benefits We are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. The hourly pay range for this position is $20.00 to $21.50 per hour. The final hourly rate offered will be based on factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, internal equity, and market considerations.

Additional Compensation: This position may also be eligible for overtime pay, shift differentials, and/or bonus opportunities, as applicable. Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, and more. A full summary of benefits will be provided upon hire.
Compensation information is available on our careers site. If you are viewing this role on a third-party platform and do not see pay details, please visit our careers page www.osigroup.com/careers/ for full transparency.
This pay range represents the company’s good faith estimate at the time of posting.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Technical Contributor

Expert

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Education

Experience

Licenses & Certifications

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