Forklift Driver

• Location 300 Corporate Dr.,Elgin, IL, 60123,United States
• Base Pay $22.00 - $22.00 / Hour

Description

The Forklift Operator will use a sit-down industrial forklift machine to move merchandise, pallets of product and heavy merchandise within the warehouse work area including loading and unloading merchandise off and on a truck, plus will accomplish various additional materials handling assignments.

• Follows all safety rules for warehouse including wearing of PPE – steel toe shoes, safety vest, gloves, safety glasses and hearing protection at all times.
• Conducts daily pre-inspection of forklift prior to operating it, documents and escalates mechanical or electrical concerns to General Manager, services equipment as needed.
• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including loading docks, trucks, and storage areas.
• Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
• Applies understanding of machine loading capacity ensuring the load is secured and pallets are not overloaded.
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor.
• Manages and piles drums, skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas.
• Cleans and prepares specific areas of work site as assigned. This may include cleaning up debris, and trash, or removing materials such as cardboard, shrink wrap and pallets.
• Immediately reports all accidents and near accidents to Manager.
• Performs other related duties as requested and related to working on and off the forklift.

• Excellent verbal communication skills. Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1-3 years of driving a forklift or warehouse experience preferred

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours a day.

Requirements

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours a day.