Operator Forklift (Day shift)
About The Position
We are Prestone® (subsidiary of Recochem) - Since 1927, Prestone® has protected drivers and their vehicles with cutting-edge products. From its iconic yellow jug antifreeze/coolant to its innovative stop leak line, the Prestone® brand honors its 90-year history by keeping its groundbreaking formulas laps ahead of the competition. A Job Overview The Forklift Operator (Day shift, 6:00am – 2:30pm) is within our Auto/Car Care/Prestone division and is responsible for moving goods around warehouses using a sit-down forklift. This role is located at our Alsip, Illinois facility. The expected compensation for this position is an hourly rate of $20.00 - $21.00 per hour depending on experience and qualifications and is bonus eligible. Your Role at Prestone Loading, unloading, storing and relocating materials within the warehouse and facility. Locating and moving stock for storage, shipment or production lines. Inspect completed pallets for visual damage or product leaks. Transporting raw materials to production workstations. Inspect equipment to determine the need for repairs and ensuring safety. Keeping updated records of inventory and activity logs. Complying with company policies and legal guidelines. Maintaining a safe and orderly environment in the facilities
Requirements
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills and ability to work with personnel at all levels
- Ability to perform at a high level of safety standards and requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in manufacturing
- Minimum of six (6) months sit-down forklift experience.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting and moving heavy objects.
Responsibilities
- Loading, unloading, storing and relocating materials within the warehouse and facility.
- Locating and moving stock for storage, shipment or production lines.
- Inspect completed pallets for visual damage or product leaks.
- Transporting raw materials to production workstations.
- Inspect equipment to determine the need for repairs and ensuring safety.
- Keeping updated records of inventory and activity logs.
- Complying with company policies and legal guidelines.
- Maintaining a safe and orderly environment in the facilities
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Career growth opportunities – we prioritize internal promotions
- Generous 401k match
- Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, vision and dental coverage and Telemedicine
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Tuition assistance program – support for continued education and professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
