Stand up forklift operator- 2nd and 3rd shift

Great Kitchens Food Company; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Kitchens Food Company is seeking a Stand up forklift operator for 2nd and 3rd shifts in Romeoville, IL. The role involves operating forklifts to handle materials, maintaining inventory, and ensuring safe working practices. Candidates should have a high school diploma and good communication skills. This is a full-time position offering an hourly wage of $21.00.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred.
• Operating forklift and other industrial equipment as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment for moving and storing merchandise.
• Unload inbound shipments and prepare products for shipment.
• Maintain records and reports for inventory control.

Skills

Warehouse Experience

Material Handler Experience

Good communication skills

Safety consciousness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklifts

Job description

Stand up forklift operator- 2nd and 3rd shift

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Great Kitchens Food Company provided pay range

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Base pay range

$21.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Job Title

• Operator 3, Forklift
  
  

Location:

• Romeoville
  
  

Department

• Logistics
  
  

Reporting To

• Logistics Supervisor
  
  

Key Accountabilities

Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own.

Responsibilities

• Receiving/Put-Away
  
  

Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate area

• Order Picking
  
  

Pull and prepare product for shipment. Ensure that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.

• Loading
  
  

Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.

• Equipment
  
  

Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp, push-pull or other powered equipment. Position also requires the use of RF equipment. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.

• Inventory
  
  

Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation. Conduct cycle counts as requested.

• Maintenance
  
  

Perform or assist in building, grounds and equipment maintenance as required

• Responsible for upholding, following and maintaining the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.
• Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.
  
  

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
• Basic reading, writing and math skills
• Good communication skills (verbal & written); bilingual, English/Spanish preferred
• Hard working, dependable, safety conscious and team oriented.
• Operating forklift and other industrial equipment as necessary
• This position requires OSHA certification and forklift recertification every 3 years
• Able to make logical decisions
  
  

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 50 lbs.
• Work standing or walking for long periods of time
• Work bending and squatting
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work in cold refrigerated and frozen conditions
• Must be able to work in freezer environment at -10 deg for extended period of time
  
  

Food Safety/Quality

• Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance.
• Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate attention.
  
  

You Should Be Proficient In

• Warehouse Experience
• Material Handler Experience
• Distribution Experience
• Forklift Licensed
• High School / GED
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
  
  

Machines & Technologies You'll Use

• Forklifts

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food Production

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