Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift in Elgin, Illinois at PROVEN PARTNERS MANUFACTURING

Job Description Forklift Operator – Elgin, IL POSITION SCOPE: Forklift Operators are responsible for moving raw materials and finished goods from one area to another within both our warehouse and production environment. You’ll load and unload shipments of various sizes and you’ll use different types of equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies. REPORTS TO: Warehouse Supervisor ESSENTIAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: • Safely load, unload, sort, stack, stage, label, and transport raw materials and finished goods into and out of warehouse/production area using forklift • Arrange cartons on pallets and load/unload trucks keeping in mind size, weight • Unload trucks and stage freight • Maintain attention to detail and complete work assigned in a timely manner • Follow company safety policies and procedures QUALIFICATIONS: • Minimum of 1-year experience as a Forklift Operator • Ability to work and communicate well with others • Attention to detail and safety standards • Ability to read and understand written forms and packaging labels • Ability to write information clearly on forms and log sheets • Basic industrial math • Teamwork and communication skills PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to use hands to operate on machinery or production lines. • The employee frequently is required to stand for extended periods, often upwards of 50% of the day. • The employee is frequently required to walk, balance, stoop, kneel, squat, climb stairs, or bend, often upwards of 50% of the day. • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and at times lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. • This job's specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (With or without corrective lenses) SAFETY: • Adhere to company safety policies and procedures • Wear required PPE (personal protective equipment) where needed • Immediately report any unsafe conditions or other safety-related issues