Forklift Operator

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands•Chicago, IL

11h•$20 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Lifestyle Brands (the LSB) is a growing house of like-minded brands under the SC Johnson umbrella including Method®, Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day®, Babyganics ® and Ecover ®. Headquartered in San Francisco with additional operations in Chicago and throughout Europe, the LSB is home to 650 employees. Together we act as a force for bold, transformative growth with a focus on delivering positive impact for people and the planet. If you’re into pioneering the future and doing good while doing business, come join us. The LSB is part of SC Johnson, a family-owned company and leading manufacturer of household cleaning, home storage, air care, pest control and shoe care products, as well as professional products. Originally founded in 1886 and headquartered in Wisconsin, U.S.A., SC Johnson and the Lifestyle Brands division are at work for a better world. The Company's Total Rewards package is at or above industry levels. The expected base salary range for this position is between 19.63 USD - 29.45 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives. As a family company, benefits are a key piece of our Total Rewards package as well and we’re proud to provide a comprehensive, competitive, and differentiated benefits program that our people and their families value. 3RD SHIFT ABOUT THE ROLE Movers + Makers may perform a variety of forklift drivers’ roles across all three shifts of our operations. Movers + Makers manage material movement within the production area, along with our blending area, and prepare our finished products for transport to our customers! Movers + Makers play an essential role in helping to maintain the highest plant safety standards, product quality, and efficiency of our operations.

Requirements

Previous forklift/ material handling experience
Demonstrated reliability + consistency in prior work history
Has successfully managed solving problems in a previous job
Effectively communicates both written + orally in English
Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours a day, performing manual duties; must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly
Full-time
3rd shift available: Sunday - Thursday, 9:45PM - 6:15AM
5 days a week
Overtime expected

Nice To Haves

Thrives in a fast-paced environment + can adapt to growth + changes
Eager to learn new things, with a focus on always getting better
Willingness to help the team + receptive to coaching + feedback
Sense of humor + a positive outlook with a “can-do” attitude!
Demonstrates commitment with flexibility to work weekends and overtime when needed

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules + guidelines for all work processes, refusing to settle for shortcuts to ensure safety is the highest priority within the factory
Operate a forklift that will support our production lines, manage inbound and outbound shipments, and deliver chemicals to our blending area.
Use our SAP system to manage movement of inventory throughout the factory.
Monitor, inspect and document for quality, ensuring our products uphold our high standards to deliver the best quality experience for our customers
Maintain a clean + welcoming workplace that complies with good manufacturing practices standards, 5S requirements + our greenkeeping commitment to being a zero-waste facility
Work together as a team to meet our operations goals, including performing a variety of roles and helping to onboard + train your teammates to ensure everyone has an opportunity to learn + grow
Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our operations, participating on cross-functional teams to help solve challenges we face + contribute new ideas to help us keep getting better