Material Handler / Forklift Driver- Weekend E Shift (530pm-6am, Fri- Sun) 391

Now Foods•Bloomingdale, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Material Handler / Forklift Driver supports warehouse, receiving, and order fulfillment operations. Employees must be certified in at least one of five work areas: RSL Order Fulfillment Dock Utility, RSL Order Fulfillment LTL, RSL Order Fulfillment Stocking, 391 BLM Receiving Warehouse, or 395 BLM Receiving Warehouse. Duties may vary by assignment and include receiving and inspecting shipments, moving and storing materials, preparing customer orders and outbound freight, completing warehouse and Oracle transactions, and maintaining accurate records. The role also participates in root-cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives, follows safety and GMP requirements, and complies with work-area procedures and instructions. The position requires safe operation of powered industrial trucks and other equipment, effective communication and teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment while adapting to changing tasks and work centers. The schedule is Friday through Sunday, 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The listed salary range is $19–$24. The work takes place in manufacturing and warehouse areas, near moving mechanical parts, with exposure to ingredients, powders, liquids, herbal aromas, dust, and airborne particles, some of which may be allergens or irritants. Noise is usually moderately loud; hearing protection is required in some areas. The job involves frequent standing, walking, lifting, reaching, operating lift-truck controls, and working at heights up to 26 feet. Physical lifting and pushing requirements vary by assigned function.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Certification in at least one of the following areas: RSL Order Fulfillment Dock Utility; RSL Order Fulfillment LTL; RSL Order Fulfillment Stocking; 391 BLM Receiving Warehouse; or 395 BLM Receiving Warehouse.
Ability to safely operate powered industrial trucks and equipment.
Ability to obtain certification to operate turret trucks, dock stockers, powered pallet jacks, dock plates, and/or other raised-platform vehicles.
Demonstrated ability to meet quality, safety, and efficiency goals consistently.
Good problem-solving skills and the ability to apply commonsense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to work independently, prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate urgency, and change tasks or work centers as business needs require.
Strong teamwork, collaboration, communication, and attention-to-detail skills, with demonstrated high-quality work.
Ability to follow company policies and procedures, including safety requirements, consistently.
Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and understand simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; and ability to complete paperwork accurately.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Basic computer and data-entry skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including different schedules and weekends.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the assigned work area, including frequent standing, walking, reaching, operating lift-truck controls, and lifting or moving materials. The job may require accessing product on floors or low shelves, operating a hand truck or forklift with a 24-inch step, and working at heights up to 26 feet.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience operating turret trucks, dock stockers, powered pallet jacks, dock plates, and/or other raised-platform vehicles.
Prior experience in a manufacturing GMP and distribution environment, preferably food or pharmaceuticals.

Responsibilities

Participate in root-cause analysis and plant continuous-improvement initiatives, and recommend improvement ideas.
Complete required documentation accurately and truthfully; follow safety, GMP, SOP, and work-instruction requirements.
For Dock Utility assignments, check in truck drivers; inspect and unload trailers; verify materials and quantities; receive materials in Oracle; palletize and stretch-wrap outbound freight; organize shipments; and use computer applications to process shipments.
For LTL assignments, pick and palletize products; scan and confirm items using scanners and VoCollect; prepare LTL and international orders; pack overseas orders; use Oracle to complete and ship orders; and communicate status updates across shifts and departments.
For Stocking assignments, inspect stock; store items according to identifying and storage requirements; make adjustments or repairs to products or materials; and transport products, materials, and supplies to other departments.
For receiving assignments, check in drivers; inspect and unload trailers; remove packaging; verify material condition, quantities, certificates, and paperwork; document and escalate discrepancies or damage; and stage receiving paperwork.
Stage and put away bulk pallets using a turret truck; record putaway transactions in the required forms and Oracle; consolidate warehouse locations; maintain allergen separation and assigned storage areas; and maintain warehouse sanitation.
Pick and transport bulk orders, raw materials, and supplies to manufacturing lines; complete required documentation; palletize, label, and wrap orders; stage or deliver products; pick and stage outbound orders and transfers; and assist with cycle counts.
Receive materials in Oracle, complete appropriate transactions, create and apply labels, and pull bulk samples according to the sample standard.
Receive finished goods from the packaging department, wrap and secure pallets, complete transfers, label pallets for shipment, and invert products from plastic to wood pallets.
Operate forklifts and other powered industrial trucks; load and unload trucks; use RF scanners; and complete paperwork.
Report workplace incidents, communicate safety concerns and hazards, use required personal protective equipment, participate in safety activities, and provide and accept peer feedback on safety performance.