Forklift Operator- 1st Shift

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials

Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement

Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts

HSA with annual employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation immediately upon hire

8 holidays per calendar year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP and identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Pay in Joliet:

Base pay from $19.50 - $21.00

2nd shift differential starting at $1.50

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7AM-3PM

Responsibilities

Load and unloads trailers and railcars and transports load to designated area.

Check product on inbound / outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and that there is no damage

Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance

Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.

Recharge batteries, fills fuel tank, or replace gas tank.

Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.

Follow company procedures and policies to complete tasks in a timely manner.

Adhere to company safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.

Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.

Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.

Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift

Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Must maintain productivity and accuracy standards.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Able to work in a non-temperature controlled warehouse (meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates through each season)