Forklift Operator - 2nd shift only

Pures Food Specialties LLC
  • Melrose Park, IL
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description
    Description:

    JOB PURPOSE

    The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient movement, storage, and tracking of materials within the warehouse. T


    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

    An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of this position.


    • Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently
    • Monitor and maintain accurate inventory levels
    • Pick orders using pick sheets and/or RF scanning equipment
    • Receive, check in, and verify incoming shipments
    • Prepare and stage outbound shipments, including shrink-wrapping and weighing loads
    • Prepare and/or review bills of lading and shipping documentation
    • Organize and secure materials (boxes, bales, pallets, super stacks) in a safe and orderly manner
    • Rotate stock to ensure first-in, first-out (FIFO) practices
    • Perform routine quality checks and report variances through proper channels
    • Move materials, including hazardous materials, in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards
    • Analyze production schedules to coordinate material movement and delivery timing
    • Maintain equipment (cleaning, oiling, recharging, refueling, basic inspection)
    • Report faulty equipment, rack damage, or safety hazards immediately
    • Maintain a clean and organized work area
    • Participate in required meetings and safety/certification refresher training
    • Remain alert to surroundings and ensure safe work practices in shared work zones
    • Comply with all company policies, including safety, uniform, and operational procedures
    • Perform other duties as assigned




    Requirements:

    EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

    • High school diploma or GED certificate preferred
    • 1-3 years minimum forklift or material handling experience preferred
    • Valid forklift certification preferred, recertification required after employment
    • Ability to read labels, follow verbal and written instructions, Bilingual preferred


    WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    • Work is performed in a warehouse environment.
    • Regular standing, walking, bending, twisting, stooping is required.
    • Frequently carry or lift 25 pounds or more.


    TRAVEL REQUIRED

    No travel is required for this job.


    HOURS AND SCHEDULE

    • Monday to Friday (Saturday when needed)
    • 3pm to 12am/1am


    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMelrose Park, IL

    Skills

    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Cleaning Equipmentunmatched
    • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
    • FIFOunmatched
    • Forkliftunmatched
    • Hazardous Materials/Substancesunmatched
    • High School Diplomaunmatched
    • Inventory Levelsunmatched
    • Inventory Managementunmatched
    • Lift/Move 25 Poundsunmatched
    • Loading/Unloadingunmatched
    • Material Movingunmatched
    • Materials Trackingunmatched
    • Multilingualunmatched
    • OSHAunmatched
    • Operations Processesunmatched
    • Order Picking/Packingunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Pallet Jackunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Production Scheduleunmatched
    • Radio Frequencyunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Shipping Documentsunmatched
    • Stock Rotationunmatched
    • Warehousingunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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