Reach Truck Forklift Operators

Elite Staffing Inc.; Bensenville (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Retirement Plan

Voluntary Benefits

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Elite Staffing, Inc. is seeking a Reach Truck Forklift Operator to support receiving, shipping, and inventory control in a fast-paced distribution environment at its Bensenville, IL location.

The role requires experience with RF scanners, forklift operation, and commitment to safety and accuracy. The position runs Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm, with potential overtime and occasional Saturdays during peak season.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years forklift/pallet jack experience preferred.
• Certified forklift equipment operator.
• Safety Powered Industrial Truck Operation Certificate required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store goods using RF scanners and Bradford processes.
• Load and unload materials in shipping areas.
• Pick, pack, and label orders accurately to meet quality standards.
• Perform cycle counts and update records in the system.
• Operate forklifts and related equipment to move materials between areas.
• Maintain safety and production standards.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

RF scanner experience

Safety conscious

Punctuality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Safety Powered Industrial Truck Certificate

Tools

RF scanner

Power pallet jack

Database familiarity

Basic computer skills

Job description

Reach Truck Forklift Operator

The Reach Truck Forklift Operators are responsible for supporting all functions within the distribution environment including but not limited to shipping, receiving, returns, insert operations and other general warehouse operations. Must follow pre-determined productivity guidelines, of each department; as scheduled, in an accurate and efficient manner. Works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and preestablished guidelines to perform the job functions.

Job Duties:

• Perform efficiently and effectively receiving & storing goods inwards following Bradford’s internal processes and procedures and using radio frequency (RF) scanners.
• Load and unload material in shipping and receiving areas.
• Load shipping lines and label product.
• Pick orders, and pack product, verify that labels correspond to product which ensures a high level of quality and productivity.
• Accurately pack and ship our customer orders to ensure we meet companys’ high expectations.
• Accurately perform cycle counts, read instructions from a scanner or computer.
• Relocate skids with merchandise using forklift, pump truck and power pallet truck.
• Achieve at least minimum acceptable performance standards set by the department.
• Adhere to safety, quality and production standards.
• Perform all assigned tasks, efficiently, and within company policy and procedures
• * Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped.
• Operates power material handling equipment to transport materials, supplies and equipment between designated areas.
• Assists in updating a database to track the location, transfer and disposal of product.
• Communicates basic preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment that are of a safety concern.
• Maintain a safety-first environment by following basic safety procedures.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• 1-2 years’ work experience in the field or related work experience and/or with forklift/ pallet jack experience preferred.
• Certified forklift equipment operator.
• Successfully complete Safety Powered Industrial Truck Operation Certificate.
• Reliable team-player with a work hard, plan hard attitude and at least 18 years of age.
• Thrive in a fast -pace team environment in which perfect attendance is required.
• Experience including working with various databases, basic computer and RF scanner equipment skills.
• Experience with inventory control in a distribution environment
• 2 years Forklift experience- Forklift/Cherry Picker experience required

Pay is $20/hr.or $20.75/hr.

Monday through Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm (Work overtime hours as needed)

Some Saturdays during peak season.

• Background Check / Drug Test

Bensenville, IL

All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Elite Staffing, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our policy of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train and promote persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other protected status.

Elite Staffing offers the following benefit programs for your participation: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, 401k Retirement Plan, and Commuter benefits.

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