Forklift Driver

Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging supporting multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more, providing customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands, and over 39,000 SKUs.

About the Role

We are hiring a Forklift Operator in Woodridge, IL for immediate start. This role involves moving and transferring materials and finished goods in a high-volume production environment with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Move and transfer materials and finished goods following established standard processes and procedures.
• Follow all Critical Safety Rules, Standards of Conduct, and plant and company practices, procedures, and policies.
• Perform duties as outlined in the Operations Lift Truck Operator standard work.
• Assist with operations on all EPS lines as assigned, including relieving operators for breaks.
• Perform Packers (Packing Associates) and Operator B (Operator Associates) duties as assigned and trained.
• Fill in as Operator for breaks or as assigned.
• Complete assignments in a timely manner.
• Conduct daily inspection of forklifts.
• Support SAP functions related to inventory and load management (e.g., Pick list, PGI).
• Perform other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Experience operating a sit-down forklift.
• Excellent communication skills in English or Spanish.
• Strong customer service skills for internal and external customers.
• Ability to work within a team and build good relationships.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts on a 2-2-3 schedule (two days on, two days off, three days on).
• Night shift: 7 PM – 7 AM.
• Day shift: 7 AM – 7 PM.

Pay

Pay range is $20.80 to $22.49 per hour, paid weekly.

Benefits

Novolex offers comprehensive and competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health.
• Community engagement through the Focused Giving Program, supporting sustainability initiatives and food/hunger needs.
• Training and development opportunities, including skills development, advanced education programs, and tuition reimbursement for non-union employees.