Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

WSI • Sauk Village, IL

13h • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring a 1st shift Forklift Operator to provide safe and efficient material handling to support customer needs. The hours for this position are 7:00am - 3:30pm. This full-time position will report to the Facility Manager and may occasionally require weekends, holidays, and overtime.

Requirements

• Reliable transportation to report to scheduled shift.
• Basic math, reading, and writing skills to ensure accurate counts and paperwork.
• Ability to operate technology equipment including Radio Frequency (RF) Scanners to manage inventory.
• Previous knowledge or a desire to learn about product handled at WSI.
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and follow through on assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and written.

Nice To Haves

• Previous lift truck experience; loading and unloading trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Previous experience working in warehouse environment, preferred.
• Experience operating lift trucks with attachments such as forks, drum clamps or roll clamps.
• Experience operating an order picker and stand-up lift truck.

Responsibilities

• Safely inspect, unload, and put away product from inbound trailers, containers, and railcars via lift truck.
• Operate a stand up and order picker lift truck to pick orders, replenish inventory to pick locations, and load orders onto trailers, containers, and railcars.
• Utilize all material handling technology to maximize efficiency and maintain accurate inventory.
• Ensure all safety and position standards of operating procedures are followed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Opportunities for advancement
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Critical Illness, Accident, and Flexible Spending Plans available
• Company-paid Short/Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, and Employee Assistance plans
• Company-paid Time-Off (PTO), Sick Leave, and Holiday Pay
• Retirement 401(k) Plan with Discretionary Employer Match and Profit Sharing

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed