Outdoor Forklift Operator - Yard Worker

PRINSCO•Chatsworth, IL

154d•$18 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

Prinsco is seeking a dependable, safety-focused Yard Worker for its Chatsworth Plant. The role supports yard operations by loading and unloading products, organizing and maintaining inventory, operating equipment safely, and assisting drivers and customers professionally. Team members may also learn new skills through cross-training and continuous improvement initiatives. The position is based in a manufacturing environment that is not temperature controlled and may involve varying outdoor weather conditions and loud noise. The listed shift is first shift.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required, or currently in the process of completion.
Minimum of three months of work experience.
Effective communication skills and the ability to understand and carry out written, oral, or diagram-based instructions using common sense.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consistently, 50 pounds for one-third of the workday, and 75 pounds for less than one-third of the workday.
Frequent hand use and reaching with hands or arms for over two-thirds of the workday.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl for over two-thirds of the workday.
Distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to differentiate colors.
Ability to work in a production environment that is not temperature controlled, occasionally in varying outdoor weather, and in a loud noise environment.
Commitment to high personal and professional ethical standards, Prinsco values, teamwork, and workplace safety.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience; ability to achieve forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Load and unload products.
Organize and maintain yard inventory.
Operate equipment safely.
Support drivers and customers with a respectful, professional attitude.
Work safely using required tools and equipment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
Wear required PPE and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
Build and maintain open, honest working relationships; set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.