3rd Shift CDL Spotter/Forklift Driver

Flex N Gate • Urbana, IL

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About The Position

Guardian West is seeking a skilled and motivated Spotter Driver/Forklift Driver. The role primarily operates a forklift to load, unload, move, and hoist shipments between platforms, storage, and work areas, and also drives a spotter truck or box truck to a sister plant approximately one mile away. The position requires a valid CDL and forklift certification, with a strong commitment to safety and quality.

The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM. The shift is eight hours, with mandatory overtime as needed and workdays potentially extending to 10–12 hours. Employees receive two 10-minute breaks and a 20-minute meal break; they remain paid while clocked in and do not clock out for breaks taken on campus.

The work takes place inside and outside in a manufacturing facility that is not climate-controlled. Employees follow safety precautions to reduce exposure to workplace hazards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid CDL driver's license.
• Forklift certification.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
• Ability to lift items up to 50 pounds occasionally; 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.
• Ability to see in the dark and in reduced-light conditions; vision requirement is 20/40 with correction.
• Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled environment.

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 items 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 shortage issues.
• Complete department-required documentation.
• Drive the box truck or spotter truck to the sister plant.
• Change the 45-pound propane cylinder on the back of the forklift once per shift.
• Work inside and outside while moving product.
• Follow safety precautions while working around manufacturing hazards.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Paid vacation.
• 12 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED