Warehouse Material Handler: Forklift & Clamp Specialist

Welch Packaging Group; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Welch Packaging is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operator to join our team. You will operate clamp trucks and forklifts to standard, receive raw materials, unload/load trucks and rail cars, and run banding equipment as needed.

You will assist various warehouse roles and maintain an organized facility. The role requires reading and writing English, familiarity with tape measures and basic math, and a commitment to safety and accuracy in daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Prior forklift experience required.
• Must be able to pass basic forklift and clamp truck training.
• Ability to read and write English.
• Ability to read tape measures and perform basic mathematical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Operate clamp truck and forklift equipment to company standards.
• Receive rollstock and other raw materials by company procedures.
• Unload and load trucks and rail cars as necessary.
• Operate Bander, Hand Bander, and Conveyor Line as needed.
• Assist Material Handlers, Shipping Personnel, Clamp Drivers and keep warehouse organized.
• Shred waste materials and properly weigh and identify load.

Skills

Forklift experience

Clamp truck training

English literacy

Reading tape measures

Math calculations

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Welch Packaging is seeking an experienced Warehouse Operator to join our team. You will operate clamp trucks and forklifts to standard, receive raw materials, unload/load trucks and rail cars, and run banding equipment as needed.

You will assist various warehouse roles and maintain an organized facility. The role requires reading and writing English, familiarity with tape measures and basic math, and a commitment to safety and accuracy in daily tasks.