2nd Shift CDL Spotter/Forklift Driver

Flex-N-Gate•Urbana, IL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Flex-N-Gate is seeking a skilled and motivated Spotter Driver to join its team. The role primarily involves operating a forklift to load, unload, move, and hoist shipments, and also driving a box truck/spotter truck to a sister plant approximately one mile away. The position requires a valid CDL and forklift certification, along with a commitment to safety and quality. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. The regular shift is eight hours, with mandatory overtime as needed and workdays that may extend to 10–12 hours. Employees receive two 10-minute breaks and a 20-minute meal break; when breaks are taken on campus, employees remain clocked in and are paid for that time. The work includes both indoor and outdoor product movement in a manufacturing facility that is not climate-controlled. The environment may involve moving mechanical parts, wet or humid conditions, fumes, airborne particles, and loud noise, with occasional exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. Safety precautions must be followed to reduce exposure to hazards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid CDL driver's license.
Forklift certification.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a team setting.
Ability to see in the dark and in reduced-light conditions; vision must be 20/40 with correction.
Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.
Ability to occasionally lift items up to 50 pounds; most lifting involves less than 10 pounds.
Ability to stand, walk, use hands, reach above head and below shoulder level, communicate effectively, and climb in and out of a forklift and spotter truck.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to move and hoist shipments from platforms to storage or work areas.
Compare identifying information and count, weigh, or measure incoming shipments to verify them against bills of lading, invoices, orders, or other records.
Unpack and examine incoming shipments; reject damaged items, record shortages, and correspond with shippers to resolve damage or shortages.
Complete department-required documentation.
Drive the box truck/spotter truck and hold a CDL driver's license.
Work indoors and outdoors while moving product.
Change the 45-pound propane cylinder on the back of the forklift once per shift.