Shipping Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Shipping Forklift Operator drives and operates forklifts to move materials throughout designated locations, including between the materials center and shipping warehouse. The role coordinates with departments and other workers to place materials in appropriate areas, support workflow, and serve trailers for shipping and processing. Duties include stacking and unstacking materials, presenting and removing materials from work areas, loading and unloading truck trailers, and storing materials according to current and future needs. The operator also performs receiving and shipping dock duties, marks and scans materials for inventory control, and conducts routine forklift maintenance and troubleshooting. The job involves assigned, generally semi-routine tasks performed independently after daily assignments are provided, with occasional deviations from accepted practices. The work may take place in a warehouse, construction site, or retail environment, and may sometimes be outdoors in unpleasant weather. The role involves repetitive work, loud noise, exposure to moving machinery and collision hazards, and physical activities such as operating hand-arm and foot-leg machinery, lifting heavy items, and climbing on or around machinery, trucks, and storage racks. Mauser Packaging Solutions describes its mission as helping customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging and offers employees opportunities for growth and development. The stated hourly pay rate is $22.64; the exact offer depends on the selected candidate's experience, work location, and skills.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Familiarity with the workings of a forklift.
Understanding of facility logistics and where items should be placed.
Communication skills to support workflow and safety.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to comply with quality, PPE, and safety requirements and policies.
Ability to lift heavy items and climb under and on top of machinery, trucks, and storage racks.
Ability to work in conditions involving repetitive tasks, stress, loud noise, moving mechanical parts, and potential collision hazards.

Nice To Haves

Certified forklift driver.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate forklifts to move materials throughout designated locations.
Coordinate with departments to position materials in necessary areas.
Move materials to and from the materials center and shipping warehouse.
Stack and unstack materials for storage and shipping.
Present and remove materials from work areas.
Serve trailers by providing materials for shipping and processing.
Load and unload truck trailers.
Place items onto the forklift.
Store materials based on current and future needs.
Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot forklifts when they are not working properly.
Perform sending and receiving duties on the loading dock.
Mark and scan materials for inventory control.
Communicate with forklift drivers and workers to adjust movements.