Job Title: Forklift Operator Contract: 12 Months Contract Location: Morrison IL 612701st shift: M to F 7 AM to 3:30 PM or as required 1st shift: Pay Rate: $18.50 on w2 without benefits2nd Shift: M to F 3:00 pm - 1:30 am or as required 2nd shift Pay Rate: $19.50 on w2 without benefitsJOB DESCRIPTION:
- Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
- Ability to drive a forklift
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Ability to climb on and off of required equipment
- Ability to sit for long periods
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
- Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions.
- Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather.
- Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays.
MAJOR JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate.
- Checks fluid levels
- For oil, water, and fuel before operating the lift
- Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventory
- Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper
- Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required
- Place palletized bags in inventory and ensure they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging another inventory
- Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking up trash and debris, and washing their equipment
- Reads the BOLs and places the correct quantity and SKU on the carrier's trucks in a safe and efficient manner.
- Any changes to the BOLs must be communicated to the Dispatcher and or office personnel- Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required
- Meets quality and quantity standards
- Responsible for the safe operation of the forklift and maintaining fluid levels
Requirements
- Proven experience as forklift operator
- Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
- Excellent physical condition and coordination
- Valid certification to operate forklifts
- High school diploma