Jobs · Management · Illinois

Forklift Operator

SC Johnson Lifestyle Brands · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About The Role

Movers + Makers may perform a variety of forklift drivers’ roles across all three shifts of our operations. Movers + Makers manage material movement within the production area, along with our blending area, and prepare our finished products for transport to our customers. Movers + Makers play an essential role in helping to maintain the highest plant safety standards, product quality, and efficiency of our operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Follow safety rules + guidelines for all work processes, refusing to settle for shortcuts to ensure safety is the highest priority within the factory
  • Operate a forklift that will support our production lines, manage inbound and outbound shipments, and deliver chemicals to our blending area
  • Use our SAP system to manage movement of inventory throughout the factory
  • Monitor, inspect and document for quality, ensuring our products uphold our high standards to deliver the best quality experience for our customers
  • Maintain a clean + welcoming workplace that complies with good manufacturing practices standards, 5S requirements + our greenkeeping commitment to being a zero-waste facility
  • Work together as a team to meet our operations goals, including performing a variety of roles and helping to onboard + train your teammates to ensure everyone has an opportunity to learn + grow
  • Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of our operations, participating on cross-functional teams to help solve challenges we face + contribute new ideas to help us keep getting better

Required Experience

  • Previous forklift/material handling experience
  • Demonstrated reliability + consistency in prior work history
  • Has successfully managed solving problems in a previous job

Preferred Experiences and Skills

  • Thrives in a fast-paced environment + can adapt to growth + changes
  • Eager to learn new things, with a focus on always getting better
  • Willingness to help the team + receptive to coaching + feedback
  • Sense of humor + a positive outlook with a “can-do” attitude!
  • Demonstrates commitment with flexibility to work weekends and overtime when needed
  • Effectively communicates both written + orally in English
  • Ability to stand for a minimum of 8 hours a day, performing manual duties; must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly

Schedule

  • Full-time 2nd shift available: Monday - Friday, 1:45PM - 10:15PM
  • 3rd shift available: Sunday - Thursday, 9:45PM - 6:15AM
  • 5 days a week
  • Overtime expected

Benefits and Perks

  • Rockstar health insurance benefits package
  • Jollydays: competitive vacation bundle
  • Generous retirement match + pre-tax savings options
  • 3 Care Days (a.k.a. Volunteer Time-Off) a year, to be a force for good
  • Global Ping Pong Tournament + Prom...you heard that right-- let's dance

The expected base salary range for this position is between 19.63 USD - 29.45 USD. Job related skills, experience, education, and location will be considered in setting actual starting base salary. In addition to your base salary and depending on job level, eligibility, and performance, a total package may include profit sharing, a short-term incentive and/or long-term incentives.

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