Stand-Up Forklift Operator: Safe Loads & Career Growth

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

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.