Forklift Driver

PREMIUM GUARD INCORPORATED•Albion, IL

11d•$18 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

PGI is a privately held company established in 1996 and a supplier of private-label solutions in the automotive industry, designing, manufacturing, and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports, and specialty filter markets. The Forklift Driver operates motorized and hand-operated equipment to receive, ship, warehouse, and transport raw materials, in-process goods, and finished products safely and efficiently. Equipment may include forklifts, hand jacks, hoists, deep-reach trucks, and stretch wrappers. The role handles incoming freight and stock, verifies receiving documents, puts materials in their correct warehouse locations, and reports or corrects inventory errors. It also supports production and shipping by moving materials between work centers, picking and distributing inventory, preparing and checking paperwork, filling orders, and documenting shipments. The driver performs piece and weight counts, may use computers or portable scanners to identify storage positions, and helps maintain inventory accuracy. The role includes inspecting equipment and completing safety checklists, changing forklift batteries or refilling LP gas tanks as needed, organizing materials on skids, maintaining housekeeping, and following safety procedures. The employee may promote teamwork, train team members, assist on production lines or fabrication, and perform other assigned duties. The posting lists first-shift hours of Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m., and third-shift hours of Monday through Friday, 10:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m.; employees must be able to work any shift and overtime as required.

Requirements

Basic communication skills to receive and relay information and communicate with employees and supervisors about inventory levels and locations.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to learn and comprehend general instructions and exercise some independent judgment.
Ability to read and write to complete required paperwork and access information on a computer.
Ability to determine warehouse locations using an alphanumeric coding system.
Ability to visually locate warehouse materials and read handheld scanning instruments.
Visual capabilities required by the forklift program to obtain a license.
Hand-eye coordination to operate motorized equipment in close quarters regularly.
Ability to stand or sit for long periods; frequently bend, push, pull, and reach with hands and arms.
Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
Ability to safely operate industrial equipment and meet requirements for a powered industrial equipment license.
Ability to maintain a satisfactory attendance and conduct record.
Ability to work any shift and overtime as required.

Responsibilities

Operate forklifts and other motorized or hand-operated equipment to receive, ship, warehouse, and transport materials and products safely and efficiently.
Load and unload incoming freight and stock, verify receiving documents against materials, and complete necessary paperwork.
Place inbound materials in the correct warehouse locations and report or correct inventory-location errors.
Use computer terminals or portable scanners to determine warehouse stocking positions and assist with proper storage.
Prepare forms to track material movement through production and between work centers.
Load and unload finished products, in-process goods, and materials; read, interpret, or prepare packing slips, bills of lading, transfer tickets, and related forms.
Fill and ship orders accurately, document shipments, and consolidate finished products with customer-required labels and identifying information.
Locate and transport in-process goods, finished products, scrap, and other materials to appropriate areas.
Pull and distribute materials to work centers and dock locations in a timely manner to support manufacturing.
Perform piece and weight counts using electronic scales and verify paperwork for materials being moved.
Conduct visual equipment checks and maintain safety checklists; change forklift batteries or refill LP gas tanks as required.
Stack and reorganize materials on skids before moving or storing them.
Perform general housekeeping and follow safety procedures and safe work practices.
Promote teamwork and may train team members in job operations and paperwork.
Assist on production lines and in fabrication, or perform other duties assigned by supervisors.
Work any shift and overtime as required.