2024-04-06
AppCast (https://www.appcast.io)
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Melrose Park
Illinois
60161
United States
** Forklift Operator / 2nd shift**
**Job Category****:** Warehouse Production **Requisition Number****:** FORKL001412 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
***Come Join Our Team-Now Hiring forklift operators starting at $18.00 . Full-time. Stable work environment. Strong potential for over-time. 1st shift 6am start, 2nd shift 4pm start with a shift premium of a $1.00. Start within a week. Benefits upon 90 days of employment. Holiday pay available upon hire date. Paid Time Off after 90 days. Employee Discount***
***ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other Duties May Be Assigned***
* Pulls appropriate stock inventory into pallets and transports pallets utilizing forklifts to and from docks; racks and bulk storage areas per facility standards.
* Ensures the proper pallets are selected and put away in correct location.
* Assists in other areas of the warehouse as needed including loading/unloading of trucks.
* Follows proper maintenance and safety procedures to ensure safe operation, upkeep and storage of equipment.
* Completes necessary documentation including daily safety log.
* Moves pallets in and out of the stretch wrapper area.
* Must maintain forklift operator certification, keep in good standing.
* Meets or exceeds performance and productivity goals.
***SCOPE***
* Performs work under the general direction of the leads and supervisors. Primary job functions occasionally require exercising independent judgment.
* The use of the Raymond Order Picker Forklift requires training and certification. This role is considered the most safety sensitive position in the warehouse as associates are working on and driving elevated equipment.
***COMPETENCIES & SKILLS***
* Dependable, responsible and willing to accept accountability.
* Extremely safety conscious.
* Rule driven with the ability to follow directions.
* Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
* Good computer skills with technical warehouse aptitude.
* Self-starter. Takes ownership without needing to be directed.
* Good communication skills with ability to communicate effectively, read, and interpret documents in the English language, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions including procedure manuals.
***EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE***
* High school education preferred or related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Minimum one year warehouse experience working on forklifts.
***WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS***
* Warehouse environment with seasonal temperature variations.
* Physical activity includes regular standing, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching and climbing stairs and ladders. Extensive walking and working on elevated platforms.
* Ability to lift and/or maneuver up to 75 lbs.
**Qualifications**
**Skills**
**Behaviors**
**Required**
**Team Player****:** Works well as a member of a group
**Enthusiastic****:** Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
**Detail Oriented****:** Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
**Dedicated****:** Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
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**Motivations**
**Required**
**Growth Opportunities****:** Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
**Goal Completion****:** Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasks
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**Education**
**Experience**
**Licenses & Certifications**
