Forklift Operator - 1st shift

Operations Opportunities with ODW Logistics • Melrose Park, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator holds the responsibility for the accurate and efficient completion of the defined order fulfillment process, which may include material handling, equipment operation, transportation, selection, identification, verification, placement, staging, labeling, and shipping of required product as directed. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transports, selects, identifies, verifies, packages, labels, and places product(s) into shipping container(s) and/or ships (loads) product(s) as required. Details actual tasks vs. expected tasks thru the comparison of picking and/or packing lists to customer documents. Recounts product before shipment to ensure accuracy. Labels and addresses product as required and transports product to the staging area of the shipping department. Ensures product(s) meet(s) all requirements before packing and shipping. Handles all products according to customer and employer procedures. Communicates effectively with Warehouse, Management, Co-workers, and Customers.

Requirements

• Forklift and Reach certification (Required)
• Must possess a high energy level and be willing and eager to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
• Must be detailed oriented and be able to handle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to follow directions
• Work well in teams and strong attention to detail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Accurately count and perform basic math functions
• Hear, read and comprehend, write, and communicate
• Lift up to 35 pounds entire shift

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent (Preferred)
• Warehouse management system experience, including RF scanners and/or Voice (Preferred).

Responsibilities

• Transports, selects, identifies, verifies, packages, labels, and places product(s) into shipping container(s) and/or ships (loads) product(s) as required.
• Details actual tasks vs. expected tasks thru the comparison of picking and/or packing lists to customer documents.
• Recounts product before shipment to ensure accuracy.
• Labels and addresses product as required and transports product to the staging area of the shipping department.
• Ensures product(s) meet(s) all requirements before packing and shipping.
• Handles all products according to customer and employer procedures.
• Communicates effectively with Warehouse, Management, Co-workers, and Customers.

Benefits

• OUR VALUES Pillared on our core values, we strive for collective growth and reaching our highest potential. We are dedicated to helping our teammates experience fulfillment through their individual strengths and innovative ideas. Respect | Give and it will be given. We treat others as we want to be treated. We cannot control events, but we can control our response. We build respect through honesty, fairness, and integrity. Trust | Earned over time. We do what we say we will do. We are clear, direct, and honest. We seek to understand and be understood. Team | Accomplish more together. We work hard toward a common goal. We desire to make everyone successful. We achieve the best results as a team. Opportunity | Realize your potential. We believe all people have significance and potential. We understand work and life are integrated and we value both. We strive to make an impact in the world around us.

What This Job Offers

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