Forklift Driver- 602-3rd Shift

Job Details: Job Location: York MW (IL) - Elgin, IL, Salary Range: $23.00 - $24.00Hourly, Job Shift: 3rd Shift ( 10 pm to 6 am ), JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: Forklift Truck Operator-602 

Job Reports To: Converting Supervisor  

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt 

Core Purpose: Always Meet Customers’ Expectations 

Benefits

401(k) + matching
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance – PPO and HDHP plans available
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation/PTO
Paid Holidays

Core Values: 

Exceptional Customer Experiences... always 

Work as One Team 

Our people are our Family 

Your word is your Bond 

Think and act as an Owner 

Environmental Leadership 

Job Summary: 

The Forklift 602 Driver is responsible for the safe and efficient movement of corrugated materials, finished products, raw materials, and production supplies throughout the converting and manufacturing facility. This position operates a forklift to support production operations, maintain proper material flow, stage product for shipment, and ensure materials are stored and handled according to company safety and quality standards. 

The Forklift 602 Driver works closely with machine operators, production employees, warehouse personnel, and supervisors to ensure converting operations run efficiently and without unnecessary interruptions. 

Essential Job Functions: 

Safely and efficiently operate forklifts after successful completion of all required certification and testing, in accordance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and manufacturer guidelines. 

Perform and document required pre-operation forklift inspections and immediately report mechanical, maintenance, safety, or equipment concerns to the appropriate supervisor. 

Transport corrugated sheets, finished cartons, bundles, pallets, raw materials, and other products between converting equipment, production, staging, warehouse, and shipping areas. 

Supply converting machines with the appropriate materials as needed to maintain continuous and efficient production. 

Remove finished product from converting equipment and accurately transport and stage it in designated warehouse, production, or shipping locations. 

Pull and stage orders accurately for warehouse releases and shipments. 

Read and interpret loading summaries, manifest sheets, job information, and shipping documentation to ensure accurate product distribution and shipment. 

Utilize RF scanning systems to identify, track, verify, and accurately move products and inventory. 

Verify product identification, job numbers, quantities, pallet information, and other required details before moving, staging, or loading materials. 

Palletize products for shipment as required, ensuring pallets meet customer-specific requirements and company quality standards. 

Properly stack, organize, and store finished products and materials to maintain product integrity, prevent damage, and maximize available storage space. 

Safely manage various product and unit configurations using appropriate load-handling techniques to prevent product damage during handling, transportation, and storage. 

Load trailers safely and efficiently to ensure product stability, proper distribution, and damage-free delivery, using appropriate load securement methods when required. 

Load and unload products from trailers as directed while following all applicable safety procedures. 

Identify and report high-risk products, unstable loads, damaged materials, or other potential shipping and handling concerns to the Superintendent or Shipping & Receiving Manager. 

Communicate load discrepancies, product shortages, damaged materials, scanning issues, or other shipping and warehouse concerns to Team Leads or the Warehouse Manager for prompt resolution. 

Complete all required documentation accurately, including pallet verification, shipment paperwork, inventory records, and other material movement documentation. 

Maintain accurate material movement, inventory, and shipment information as required. 

Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts, stock verification, product identification, and inventory accuracy. 

Handle all materials in accordance with company quality assurance standards and customer-specific requirements. 

Operate forklifts at safe speeds and maintain constant awareness of pedestrians, production equipment, vehicles, and surrounding operations. 

Use proper lifting, stacking, transporting, and load-handling techniques. 

Maintain clear, organized, and safe aisles, staging areas, warehouse locations, and production workspaces. 

Assist production personnel with material handling requirements, job changes, machine operations, and production support activities. 

Remove scrap, waste, and production materials from designated areas as required. 

Follow proper lockout/tagout procedures when dealing with defective, unsafe, or otherwise hazardous equipment, as trained and authorized. 

Follow production schedules, work instructions, quality requirements, shipping procedures, and supervisor direction. 

Maintain the forklift, equipment, and surrounding work areas in a clean, safe, and orderly condition. 

Report damaged products, unsafe conditions, equipment problems, inventory discrepancies, or other operational concerns to the appropriate supervisor. 

Follow all company safety, quality, housekeeping, attendance, and work rules at all times. 

Perform other material-handling, warehouse, production-support, and related duties as assigned by management. 

Other Functions: 

Support continuous improvement efforts by following best practices and providing feedback on processes. 

Foster a collaborative learning environment that promotes skill development and team success. 

Assist in training and mentoring team members by sharing knowledge of processes, procedures, and best practices. 

Support the training and onboarding of new and existing employees by effectively communicating and demonstrating company processes and procedures. 

Ability to define problems, collect data/facts (observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources) and draw reasonable conclusions 

Ability to deal with various situations 

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time. 

Qualifications: Qualifications:   

Basic Qualifications: 

Prior work experience in a manufacturing facility or a fast-paced working environment. 

Previous experience operating a clamp truck or forklift in a manufacturing or warehouse environment required. 

Ability to handle large, heavy, and delicate materials with care and precision. 

Work any shift, overtime hours and weekends as needed 

Read a tape measure with speed and accuracy.  

Calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, measurement, volume and rate.  

Read and comprehend simple instructions, such as schedules and orders. 

Work within a team and effectively communicate with others. 

Excellent verbal communication skills while using handheld radios and headsets. 

Basic computer literacy, including the ability to enter and retrieve data using touchscreens, HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces), or inventory/production/scheduling systems. 

Work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple requests simultaneously. 

Must Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl for extended periods of time. 

Must be able to lift, bend, and perform physical tasks. 

Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

Must be able to operate various powered equipment such as forklift/clamp truck. 

High School Diploma or equivalent 

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. 

Must be at least 18 years of age.  

Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen. 

Demonstration of minimum proficiency with the English language in order to ensure effective new hire training and on-going communications about safety and quality issues.  

Preferred Skills: 

Prior experience 3+ years in a corrugated manufacturing environment operating roll clamp/forklift truck.  

Strong understanding of corrugated manufacturing operations and mechanical systems. 

Machines/Tools/Equipment: 

Steel toe boots, high visibility vest/shirt, safety glasses, and hearing protection must be worn at all times.   

Small tools and Apparatus: Utility knife, measuring tape, air gun, pen, load tags, calculator, broom, hand banders etc. 

Handheld Radios and Headsets. 

Powered Equipment: Forklift, Clamp Truck, Lift, Pallet Jack.  

Computer/Tablet 

Printer/Copier 

Safety:   

Employees are expected to follow all facility safety guidelines that include adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety as outlined during their training. 

Working Conditions: 

Exposure to varying temperatures, including hot and cold environments.  

Work may occur indoors and outdoors, with possible exposure to rain, snow, and other weather conditions.  

Fast-paced industrial environment with moving equipment and machinery. 

Physical Requirements Acknowledgment 

The Physical Requirements Checklist, which outlines the specific physical demands associated with this position, is attached and incorporated by reference into this job description.          

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST FOR 

Forklift Truck Operator-602 

1. In a normal workday, the employee must be able to stand: 

(X) little or no standing (  ) 1-4 hours (  ) 4-6 hours (  ) 7+ hours 

2. In a normal workday, the employee must be able to sit: 

(  ) little or no sitting (  ) 1-4 hours (  ) 4-6 hours (X) 7+ hours 

3. In a normal workday, the employee must be able to walk: 

(  ) little or no walking (X) 1-4 hours (  ) 4-6 hours (  ) 7+ hours 

4. In a normal workday, the employee must be able to drive: 

(  ) little or no driving (  ) 1-4 hours (  ) 4-6 hours (X) 7+ hours 

5. In a normal workday, the employee must be able to lift/carry: 

(  ) 10 lbs. maximum; occasionally carry small objects – Sedentary Work 

(  ) 20 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 10 lbs. – Light Work 

(  ) 50 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 25 lbs. – Medium Work 

( X ) 75 lbs. maximum; frequently lift/carry up to 50 lbs. – Heavy Work 

6. The employee must be able to use his/her upper extremities for repetitive: 

Simple Grasping (X) Yes (  ) No 

Pushing/Pulling (X) Yes (  ) No 

Fine Manipulation (  ) Yes (X) No 

Continuously 

Frequently 

Occasionally 

(67 - 100%) 

(34 - 66%) 

(0 - 33%) 

Employee Must Be Able To: 

                Bend at the waist 

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                 Squat at the knees 

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               Climb 

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             Reach above shoulders 

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                Kneel 

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                  Crawl 

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            Use feet (foot controls) 

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WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  

We strive to create and maintain an inclusive and diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, citizenship, veteran status, gender identity or any other legally protected status.  

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job.