Forklift Operator
About The Position
WeatherTech Direct is seeking a well-qualified Reach Truck/Forklift Operator to safely operate powered industrial vehicles and manual lifting devices to load/unload and transport material to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks. This is a great opportunity to join our 1st and 2nd shift teams! High performing, reliable, and teamwork-minded employees are rewarded with a competitive compensation and benefits package including the potential to earn end of year bonuses and pay increases. The base hourly rate of pay starts at $22.00 per hour or more depending on experience. 2nd Shift receives a $1.00 differential. 1st shift 6:00am-2:30pm or 7:00am to 3:30pm, 2nd Shift - 2:00pm-10:30pm or 3:00pm-11:30pm.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in operation and training of powered equipment with a clear understanding of forklift operations, weight capacities, and attachments
- 2+ years of steady experience operating a Reach Truck
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Be an excellent performer; deliver high-quality results consistently
- Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and a positive attitude
- Able to work well with and motivate a team
- Fluent in English and authorized to work in the United States
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts and manual lifting devices to deliver material to production machines/workstations; distribute material/inventory using the first in-first out method
- Manually or mechanically load or unload material from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the facility
- Organize all production material and inventory; use RF Scanner to scan material to appropriate locations and verify quantities are accurate; restock material in floor and rack locations
- Ensure that all necessary inventory is available for production use and coordinate the ordering of material/inventory
- Complete daily inspection of equipment and communicate maintenance needs or damage; charge/fill batteries
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Outstanding BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois medical plans
- dental
- vision
- short and long term disability
- company-paid life insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Paid vacation
- holidays
- personal time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
