Forklift Driver I

VPET USA, LLC • Romeoville, IL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

In the Forklift Driver role, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle to perform many tasks from storing, shipping, and receiving. This role supports the Warehouse Manager, Supervisor /and Production team.

Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identifies, address problems and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Must be able to effectively communicate, read and write in English.
• Ability and availability to work irregular or extended hours including nights, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Must be committed to the success of the entire organization.
• Must be certified to operate a sit-down, counterbalance, reach truck and/or order picker.
• 1 year experience in performing work in a warehouse that requires the use of various warehouse practices.
• Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Radio Frequency (RF) equipment is preferred.
• Working knowledge of warehouse / mechanical equipment.
• Experience in the plastic bottle industry or in a manufacturing environment, is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

• Comply with all quality, safety, and work rules and regulations.
• Responsible for notifying the appropriate departments of any issues related to Warehouse, Shipping, Maintenance, Quality, etc.
• Perform housekeeping duties at work center or as directed by the Lead and/or Manager, i.e., sweep work areas.
• Load and unload trailers and containers.
• Move, stack and stage product i.e., (boxes, preforms resin, trays).
• Pick and pull orders, do receivings and putaways.
• Consolidate partial pallets, raw materials or finished goods in the facility
• Verify Pack IDs
• Count products and materials.
• Lock and unlock doors, open and close the yard gate.
• Check status of machines.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• Be able to perform all task and responsabilities of a material handler II.
• Must be able to properly utilize the Ginder.

Benefits

• Medical (HMO), dental and vision insurance premium.
• 401k plan, Employer contributes 3%, up to 4%.
• Company offers vacation and sick pay.
• Holiday Pay: Eight (8) paid holidays per year.
• Basic Life Insurance Paid (25K policy).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED