Forklift Operator II

AIT Worldwide Logistics • Palatine, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Transfer goods and materials from incoming and outbound shipments via a forklift. Move materials throughout the warehouse.

Requirements

• 2+ years Experience in operating forklift (Required)
• Reading and writing English, knowledge of airport codes destinations and basic geography knowledge.
• Must be detail oriented and able to work in a fast pace, high volume environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Actively participates in safety policies, activities and implementations
• Forklift Certification - Upon Hire (Required)
• Must be dangerous goods certified Upon Hire (Required)

Nice To Haves

• High School diploma / GED equivalent (Preferred)
• Exhibits strong typing skills/or data entry skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory affairs, customs or other business areas of logistics.
• Knowledge of financial processes and rating methodology
• Specialized computer knowledge

Responsibilities

• Operate a manually controlled gasoline or electric powered Forklift to pick-up, deliver or move materials around the warehouse location
• Able to operate lifting devices such as lift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel hook, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch
• Operate machinery to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials
• Perform regular safety & maintenance checks by inspecting machinery to determine any repair need
• Perform the following: loads, unloads and stacks materials onto lifting device, weighs material or products and records on production schedules
• Maintain accurate inventory and report any discrepancies
• Consistently follow instructions, either while working independently, or as part of a team
• Comply with all company policies and legal guidelines
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Benefits

• Medical
• Prescription
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• AD&D
• Disability
• Supplemental Health
• Employee Support
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure)
• 2 personal days
• 1 floating holiday
• 5 sick days
• 5 volunteer hours
• 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually

What This Job Offers

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