Forklift Operator – Elk Grove Village, IL

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial forklift truck to load and unload materials and move them to and from machines, loading docks, into railroad cars and other areas throughout the plant.

Responsibilities/Duties

• Applies understanding of forklift loading capacity, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor
• Manages and piles skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas
• Service equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical difficulties to appropriate supervisor
• Operate equipment in a safe manner utilizing controls and levers
• Load and unload material utilizing set procedures
• Able to enter and exit equipment frequently
• Able to lift/move up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, stand and climb
• Moving material from one designated area to another in a timely manner
• Able to identify paper/plastic grades
• Adhere to our company safety and employee handbook policies
• Clean and maintain equipment and work area
• Utilize a forklift/floor scale
• Perform pre and post vehicle inspection

Requirements

• Three years of sit-down forklift experience
• Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test

Qualifications

None specified in the job posting.

Skills

• Demonstrate efficient operation of equipment
• Demonstrate good eye/hand coordination
• Communicate effectively
• Follow instructions as described by supervisor/management

Benefits

• Weekly Payroll
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k (with company match)
• Wellness Program

Pay

$18.00 per hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• 401k (with company match)
• Wellness Program

Company Information

Pioneer Fibers, Inc. located in Elk Grove Village, IL has an opening for a Forklift Operator on second shift. The hours are Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30pm. This position pays $19.00/hr. No agency or third-party recruiter calls, please.

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please email resumes to tbyrd@pioneerintl.com. Please put the position and city/state in the subject line.