Warehouse Driver 1st shift

NTN Bearing Corp•Elgin, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Driver assists in the safe production of quality products by moving parts efficiently through the production process and checking them for quality. The role includes loading and unloading trucks, supplying production lines, moving parts to the warehouse, and maintaining inventory. The starting wage is $21.00; the actual base pay offered depends on factors including job-related knowledge and skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity. The position uses powered industrial equipment to handle materials and supplies, inspect incoming material and finished products, record weights and inventory transactions, and deliver components according to production needs. Employees follow workplace safety, environmental, and 5S practices, maintain equipment, and ensure loads are secured during transport. Production-floor work requires at least 40 hours per week, and overtime may be required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
General knowledge of material handling, inventory, and quality control practices, including FIFO and lot traceability.
Ability to operate powered industrial trucks using levers and pedals.
Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in English effectively.
Ability to become forklift certified in the company's environment.
Knowledge of equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies for promoting workplace safety, health, and environmental protection.
Ability to consistently meet job attendance requirements.
Ability to safely mount and dismount a forklift and operate foot and hand pedals.
Ability to regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Sufficient vision to see details at close range and pass an inspection test of finished parts and components.
Ability to walk and stand on concrete for most of the shift.
Ability to work with exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, vibration, and loud noises.
Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including a bump cap, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel- or composite-toed shoes.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of forklift-driving experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Safely lift, move, unload, and stack materials and supplies using powered industrial equipment.
Visually inspect incoming materials, finished products, and packaging for damage, and report suspected damage in writing.
Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules.
Secure loads with seat belts or straps before moving them with powered industrial trucks.
Read work orders or receive instructions to determine assignments and material or equipment needs.
Attach identifying tags to containers or mark them with identifying information.
Transport pallets, skids, boxes, products, and materials to designated areas using lifting equipment.
Install protective bracing, padding, or strapping to prevent transported items from shifting or being damaged.
Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
Deliver components and other supplies to the appropriate production-floor locations safely and on time.
Verify warehouse materials are approved for use before pulling them from skids.
Record inventory transactions using the Bar Code Inventory system.
Perform routine inspections and refueling of powered industrial trucks, including charging batteries or replacing liquefied-gas tanks.
Apply 5S principles to keep assigned areas organized, clean, and safe.
Follow company environmental, health, and safety rules and regulations.