Senior Forklift & Hoist Operator

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

RRD in Buffalo Grove, IL, is seeking a 1st-shift Forklift Operator to move finished goods for shipping or storage and to stock materials for the Manufacturing Department. You will stage products for transport, rack supplies, and help manage the flow of by-products through the plant.

Responsibilities include daily hoist inspections, battery service as needed, and strict adherence to safety policies. The role offers hourly pay with opportunities for overtime and benefits as described.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate forklift equipment and maneuver loads.
• Knowledge of storage layouts to locate items and stage materials.
• Experience in moving finished goods and supplies within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment to move finished product for shipping or storage.
• Supplies Manufacturing Department with materials as needed.
• Stages product to be moved or shipped.
• Racks unused supplies and maintains an inventory of type, amount and location of items.
• Transports and processes manufacturing paper by-products.
• Empties trash hoppers and performs housekeeping duties.
• Performs daily inspections on hoist and reports maintenance needs.
• May include battery service duties (inspecting, recharging, replacing batteries) and lubricating moving parts.
• May include changing LP/Propane cylinders.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including hazardous waste handling and lock out-tag out rules.
• Performs other related duties and participates in special projects.

Skills

Forklift operation

Hoist operation

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

RRD in Buffalo Grove, IL, is seeking a 1st-shift Forklift Operator to move finished goods for shipping or storage and to stock materials for the Manufacturing Department. You will stage products for transport, rack supplies, and help manage the flow of by-products through the plant.

Responsibilities include daily hoist inspections, battery service as needed, and strict adherence to safety policies. The role offers hourly pay with opportunities for overtime and benefits as described.