Transporter (2nd shift) - 6352 Howard

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transporter (Forklift Operator) to join their team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for safely operating forklifts to manage inventory and ensure efficient loading and unloading of products. You will play a crucial part in maintaining safety standards and supporting production needs while working in a dynamic warehouse environment. If you have a passion for logistics and a commitment to quality, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a thriving operation and grow your skills in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts and handling materials in a warehouse.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move and stack merchandise safely and efficiently.
• Conduct daily inspections and maintain equipment cleanliness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Multi-tasking

Analytical skills

Experience with Excel / Word

Education

High School diploma / GED

Tools

Forklift

Radio frequency equipment

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 6352 - Niles, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $17.50 - $18.50 Hourly

Job Shift: Second Shift

Description

SUMMARY

The Transporter (Forklift Operator) reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Transporter is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of various types of industrial power equipment and will be required to perform the following duties:

1. Loading / Unloading
2. Order Filler / Picker
3. Material Handler / Stocker
4. Production Supply and Checker duties
5. Any project work required

Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Daily inspection and minor maintenance on the forklift are required. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Forklift Operators are cross-trained for coating/Corn syrup receiving and PO receiving (raw material).

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Daily Redzone Food Safety and GMP’s Audits
2. Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
3. Order picking (transfers): Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
4. Loading / Unloading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
5. Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
6. Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to ensure accuracy of bin location as well as quantity of inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories and ensure proper stock rotation.
7. Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety and comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
8. Support Production with requests on the production floor (movements of pallets).
9. Cycle counts, validate inventory, audit paperwork, AX transactions.
10. Additional tasks assigned by Supervision/Lead.

Qualifications

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

1. Standing on a concrete floor.
2. Wearing proper personal protective equipment (hair net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
3. Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
4. Required to work weekends.
5. Required to work mandatory overtime when needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

1. Experience with Excel / Word
2. Organizational skills
3. Leadership
4. Multi-tasking
5. High School diploma / GED
6. Analytical skills

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

1. GMP’s Training
2. Allergen Training
3. All GNC Safety Training Required
4. All GNC Production as Required
5. HACCP Training
6. All Food Safety Training
7. All GNC HR Policies
8. Forklift Certification.