Stand Up Forklift Operator

Legacy Supply Chain; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with top match percentage

Robust health plan

Job skills development

Leadership development programs

Career opportunities

Job summary

Legacy Supply Chain, a seasoned 3PL provider in Oswego, IL, seeks a Stand Up Forklift Operator to support our distribution center with loading, unloading, and transporting full pallets. You will operate material handling equipment safely and support various warehouse functions to ensure business success.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and adherence to SOPs, with opportunities for skills development, 401(k) with strong match, and comprehensive health plans as part of Legacy’s benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One year of sit-down forklift or sit-down clamp experience required.
• Punctuality with a demonstrated attendance record.
• Experience working in a team oriented environment.
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment.
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations.
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-shift inspections of forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Safely operate an electric stand up forklift to load, unload, and transport full pallets of product.
• Use wireless RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory and orders.
• Visually inspect pallets and product for quality defects.
• Work as part of a team to follow all warehouse SOPs, and improve operations.
• Fill in on other areas of the warehouse (e.g., warehouse associate) as required.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Punctuality

Safety awareness

Lift 50 lbs

OSHA knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanning

Material handling equipment

Job description

• Perform pre-shift inspections of forklifts and other material handling equipment
• Safely operate an electric stand up forklift to load, unload, and transport full pallets of product.
• Use wireless RF scanning equipment to ensure accuracy of inventory and orders.
• Visually inspect pallets and product for quality defects.
• Work as part of a team to follow all warehouse SOPs, and improve operations.
• Fill in on other areas of the warehouse (e.g., warehouse associate) as required.
• Identify safety hazards in the workplace.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One-year of sit down forklift or sit down clamp experience required.
• Punctuality with a demonstrated attendance record.
• Experience working in team oriented environment.
• Knowledge of various material-handling equipment
• Strong understanding of OSHA regulations
• Possess a high regard for safety in the workplace
• Able to lift 50 pounds unassisted
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Why Legacy Supply Chain?

• Competitive Pay: Highly competitive wages
• Retirement Support: Company-funded 401(k) with top match percentage in the industry
• Robust Health Plan: Affordable, comprehensive protection for you and your family - medical, dental, vision, and more
• Job Skills Development: On-the-job supply chain skills development, in person and online training
• Leadership Development: Programs to prepare future supply chain leaders including new manager training and Leadership Excellence Summit
• Career Opportunities: Build a career path at a growing company that focuses on development, succession planning, and HIPO identification

For over 40 years, Legacy Supply Chain has grown and evolved as a pioneering, mid-sized 3PL provider that businesses depend on to create control over their dynamic omni-channel supply chains. We believe in the power of a more connected world and staying connected to our employees, our customers and their consumers is more important than ever.

We take an intentional approach to creating alignment between our people, our culture, and our values. Our proven development methodology ensures that our 6 core values guide our business strategy and our daily behaviors.

Our purpose is to develop servant leaders who help people, commerce and communities work better together. Because when people lead by example and serve one another, everyone profits - and that certainly feels like a Legacy worth leaving.

Legacy Supply Chain is an equal opportunity employer. Legacy Supply Chain does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Legacy Supply Chain is hiring experienced Stand Up Forklift Operators to support our distribution center located in Oswego, IL. As a Stand Up Forklift Operator, you will provide support by loading, unloading, and transporting full pallets of product. The successful candidates will be responsible for safely operating material handling equipment and supporting other warehouse functions to ensure the success of the business. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) plan with up to 5% company match.