Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator I
Work Shift (days per week, start/end time, and any OT): 7:00 am-3:30 pm
Pay rate: $19/hr
Location: Chicago, IL, 60644
Type of employment: Temp-to-hire 

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for selecting the correct product according to the pick sheet, placing the product on a pallet in a specified manner, and placing the completed order at a designated staging area for shipment to our customers and/or dealers.
• Operate a Forklift moving raw materials around the plant and loading onto pallets and loading and unloading onto trucks for shipping.
• Stacking finished goods onto pallets, wrapping, and loading finished pallets onto trailers.
• Must be able to work sitting or standing throughout the shift and work safely in an industrial plant environment using machinery and chemicals.
• Able to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Comfortable moving large amounts of product through congested areas using various types of equipment.
• Prior loading/unloading experience in a high-volume facility.
• Material handling, cycle counting, and scanning experience are a plus.
• Knowledge of Safety and Environmental regulatory requirements associated with manufacturing.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• 1-2 years of Forklift experience for sit-down and standup forklifts.
• Forklift Certification is preferred.
• Shipping and Receiving experience a plus.
• Ideal candidates will also have experience using high-reach trucks as well to select product for shipping.
• Experience reading and working with SOPs is a plus.
• Have experience working with chemicals and/or light chemical manufacturing is preferred but not mandatory.
• Ability to comprehend and abide by relevant policies/procedures pertinent to safety, quality, security, and operations.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable, and change priorities and direction as needed.
• Must have a positive attitude towards work and can work well as a member of a team
• After receiving training, employees must be able to show understanding and competency on safety rules and regulations by written or verbal examination.
• Ability to understand and follow posted signage throughout the facility.
• Clear understanding of lock-out, and tag-out procedures.
• Must be familiar with the standard operating procedure and operator manual for the safe operation of the equipment.
• Clear understanding of Hazard communication policies.

Working Conditions

• Required to have 20/20 vision or corrected 20/20.
• Employee must have full range of motion to stand, walk, sit, reach, climb, stoop or kneel.
• Employee must be able to complete repetitive strenuous work under varying climate conditions.
• Employee must be able to safely lift up to 70 Lbs.
• Employee must be able to stand for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in a plant environment with varying levels of temperature and physical requirements.
• Strong communication skills.