Material Handler/Forklift Operator

Pipp Mobile Storage Systems Inc•Itasca, IL

17h•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

IRSG, a division of Pipp Mobile Storage Systems, an industry leader of Inventory Processing and Transport Solutions, is seeking a Material Handler to join their team in Itasca, IL. This role is for a Material Handler with forklift certification and at least 1 year of experience handling material handling responsibilities. The company emphasizes a clean, state-of-the-art facility, a fast-paced work environment, and an open-door policy where employee opinions matter.

Requirements

Forklift certification
At least 1 year of experience handling material handling responsibilities
Ability to read and accurately interpret customer work orders, processes, procedures and work instructions.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
Ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Ability to apply logical reasoning and general principles to solve specific problems and reach sound conclusions.
At least 1 year of safe forklift operating experience
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive environment.
Position requires the ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Requires the use of hands for handling materials and visual abilities including close, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish is desirable.

Responsibilities

Supplies production lines with exact quantities of material per sales order with adequate lead-time to ensure proper workforce utilization.
Participates in the efficient receiving of overseas containers by properly identifying products and quantities received, accurately labeling products and storing in designated bin locations.
Safely operate forklift in a fast-paced environment to load and unload trucks.
Maintains a clean and safe warehouse environment by ensuring proper product placement, accurate identification and removing unnecessary equipment or supplies.
Maintains a high level of integrity and work ethic.
Contributes to a positive work environment, providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.