Forklift Driver-3Rd Shift

Ferrara Candy Company
  • Itasca, IL
  • $25 Per Hour
12 days ago

Job Description

Work Location: Itasca

Position requires the ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Want to make an impact?

  • This is a 3rd Shift position, 10:30pm-6:30am*

The Forklift Driver is responsible for transporting products, packaging and raw materials to and from production lines, packaging areas, and trailers. Organizes packaging and return areas, loads or unloads trailers.

Ways you will make a difference

  • Completes daily checklist form. Replenishes fluids and generates maintenance work request forms for repairs needed.

  • Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

  • Picks and stages packaging and supplies at work sites.

  • Receives materials from production by verifying and identifying information and quantity of materials, placing materials in inventory.

  • Load and unload trailers.

  • Verifies case/pallet counts and patterns. Reports any discrepancies to the floor and/or the department supervisor.

  • Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to all safety methods.

  • Adheres to all Good Manufacturing Practices.

  • Assist in inventory reconciliation process.

  • Maintains a clean and neat work area at all times.

  • Maintains inventory control system by tracking, moving, and shipping the product using SAP system and/or Excel spreadsheet.

Skills that will make you successful

  • Forklift Certification
  • Ability to speak, write and read English
  • Willingness to work overtime as needed
  • Ability to work with minimum supervision
  • Can safely lift up to 50 pounds
  • Able to operate a stretch-wrapper
  • Promote teamwork, possess a good attitude, and exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed

Experiences that will support your success

Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach and lift up to 50 pounds repetitively.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

$25.00 per hour plus a .58 cent per hour shift differential

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago

Numbers & Facts

LocationItasca, IL

Skills

  • English Languageunmatched
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)unmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)unmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
  • Inventory Control Systemunmatched
  • Inventory Managementunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
  • Medical Conditionsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Militaryunmatched
  • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
  • Product Packagingunmatched
  • Product Shipmentsunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • SAPunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched

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