Forklift Operator

THE VISUAL PAK COMPANIES•Waukegan, IL

13d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator moves raw materials and finished goods in a warehouse or production environment using a forklift, pallet jack, or physical force as appropriate. The role supports shipping, receiving, inventory control, and production supply while maintaining safety, quality, food safety, and housekeeping standards. This is an individual-contributor position at Visual Pak Company in Waukegan, Illinois, on the first shift. The listed salary range is $17.00–$23.40 per hour. The operator handles hazardous materials as applicable and is expected to complete training and annual refresher training. The work takes place on a warehouse floor with noise, beeping, and mechanical devices, and includes exposure to the conditions described in the physical requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with experience.
Forklift certification.
At least one year of previous experience operating a forklift in a professional environment.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to receive work direction and meet assigned expectations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask across disciplines.
Ability to participate as a team member and support team goals.
Willingness and ability to work respectfully and safely alongside a variety of people.
Quality-conscious, safety-conscious, energetic, and innovative approach to work.
Recent experience as a dependable employee, particularly regarding low absenteeism and tardiness.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, turn, and raise items weighing up to 50 pounds, including placing them on a pallet or stack; this may occur every 3 to 5 seconds.
Ability to sit for long periods.
Ability to retrieve merchandise from shelves up to 6 feet high.
Regular and constant use of fingers, hands, wrists, arms, and shoulders.
Ability to see properly to fulfill the position’s expectations.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

Load and unload trucks and supply production areas with product.
Move finished goods to warehouse storage areas.
Apply MTS tags and use handheld barcode scanners to track warehouse components and chemicals.
Document, count, and verify customer piece counts for shipping and receiving.
Manage paperwork to identify incoming materials and outgoing products according to product-control systems and shipping orders.
Maintain accurate computer inventory records and the physical location and organization of inventory.
Load and unload trailers and verify quantities against packing lists.
Provide lot and batch numbers to the Shipping Clerk.
Perform cycle counts and dispose of products at customer request.
Maintain a continuous work pace that supports production and warehouse goals.
Perform routine vehicle maintenance, including cleaning, recharging batteries, and replacing liquefied-gas tanks.
Maintain cGMP and housekeeping programs.
Follow rules and regulations to ensure food safety, quality, and legality.
Operate equipment safely and efficiently to protect self and others from accidents and injury.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department.
Maintain accurate documentation of cycle counts, routine maintenance, and other required information.
Meet cGMP standards and operate industrial trucks safely and appropriately.