Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

## Forklift Operator - 1st Shift Apply:
Joliet, IL:
Full time:
Posted Today:
R29194
** 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.##

** Benefits:
*** 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 California:
*** Base pay from $XX.00 - $XX.00 per hour based on skills and experience
* 2nd Shift differential starting at $.50
* 3rd Shift differential starting at $1.50 ##
** Pay in Edwardsville, IL:
*** Base pay from $XX.00 - $XX.00 per hour based on skills and experience
* 2nd Shift differential starting at $1.00
* 3rd Shift differential starting at $1.25
* Weekend AM differential starting at $1.50
* Weekend PM differential starting at $2.00 ##
** Pay in Joliet, IL:
*** Base pay from $XX.00 - $XX.00 per hour based on skills and experience
* 2nd Shift differential starting at $1.50 ##
** Pay in Florence, NJ:
*** Base pay from $XX.00 - $XX.00 per hour based on skills and experience
* 2nd Shift differential starting at $1.00##
** Summary
* * Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of a warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.##
** What You’ll Do****:
*** Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site-specific safety policies and procedures.
* Load and unload trailers, railcars, and transports to designated area.
* Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.
* Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
* Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
* Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
* Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
* Additional duties assigned by supervisor.##
** What We Need from You****:
*** Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
* Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift.
* Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physically exerting tasks of the jobs in a warehouse environment that may be non-temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.
* Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background investigation.
* Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.##
** Helpful Experience (Not Required)****:
*** High school diploma or equivalent.
* Experience with RF equipment.
* Warehouse experience in a high-volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful.
* Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.
* Forklift certified.
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