Shipping Clerk - Forklift Operator

Peerless Industries; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan (BCBS PPO)

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Peerless-AV, a leader in design and manufacturing of AV solutions, is hiring a second-shift Forklift Driver. You will pick, consolidate, and ship orders on time, operating cherry pickers and various forklifts while maintaining accurate shipping documentation.

Strong communication and safety in a manufacturing warehouse are required. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED, 2 years shipping experience, forklift experience, and ability to pass a certification test.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED certification.
• Experience: Two years shipping experience in a manufacturing warehouse required.
• Two years forklift experience desired; must pass Forklift Certification test (Available in English and Spanish).
• Skills/Abilities: effective communication with personnel from all departments; operate cherry picker, sit-down, and stand-up forklifts.

Responsibilities

• Pick, consolidate and ship all orders accurately and on time.
• Maintain shipping records and prepare documentation; assist with procedures for shipping area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Cherry picker

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift Certification Test

Job description

Peerless-AV® is a leading designer and manufacturer of award-winning audio solutions for over 75 years. Our AV solutions range from interactive kiosks, outdoor displays, video wall mounts and more. You may not know Peerless-AV® by name, but you have likely seen our products in malls, amusement parks, hotels, sport stadiums and/or different restaurant drive-thru.

• We are leading the industry by providing our customers with standard-setting product quality, service and value.
• We strive to create a fun work environment throughout the year, not just during the holiday seasons. Employees look forward to our company parties with raffles, contests, lunch and laughs.

Job Description

We are looking to hire forklift drivers for our second shift. To pick, consolidate and ship all orders accurately and on time.

Qualifications

To pick, consolidate and ship all orders accurately and on time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED certification

Experience:

• Two years of shipping experience in a manufacturing warehouse required.
• Two years of forklift experience desired.
• Must be able to pass test for Forklift Certification (Available in English and Spanish)

Skills/Abilities:

• Effectively communicates (written/verbal) with personnel from all departments
• Must know how to operate a Cherry Picker, Sit-Down, and Stand-Up Forklift

Hours:

Pay:

• Starting at $19.00/hour.

ESSENTIAL RESULTS:

• Promotes organization and good work ethic
• Maintains and improves standards for department.
• Knows how to operate a cherry picker forklift.
• Can process UPS, FedEx packages.
• Knows how to process a truck order.
• Can operate IFS and knows how to do delivery notes and tracking numbers.
• Creates commercial invoices on UPS and Fed Ex
• Understands and be able to use RADLEY
• Maintains accurate UPS and FedEx shipping records.
• Handles all paper work for shipping area.
• Assist in documenting procedures for area
• Ensures that all customers requiring special labeling are shipped correctly.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 Lbs. without assistance. Anything above 30 Lbs. requires a team lift.
• Cross training required for other warehouse positions
• Other duties as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work overtime, including weekends
• Must be physically capable of standing/bending /stooping/griping 8+ hour shift(s)
• Must be able to lift/carry/move up to 30 lbs. without assistance. Anything above than 30 lbs. requires a team lift.
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled and non-dust-controlled areas
• Must be able to wear required safety equipment including shoes, glasses, harnesses, etc.

Additional Information

We offer stability, competitive pay, plus outstanding benefits, including Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO health plan with eye and dental care, 401(k) with company match, paid vacation and a friendly, progressive work environment.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.