Forklift Operator in Northlake, Illinois at Pures Food Specialties LLC

• Monitor and maintain inventory

• Organize and secure materials, such as boxes, bales, pallets, and super stacks in a safe way

• Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet

• Shrink wrap pallets to prepare them for shipping

• Weigh products and/or loads and record weight

• Move hazardous materials

• Report any faulty equipment, damage to racks, or other potential safety hazards

• Attend certification refresher courses

• Maintain a clean work area

• Analyze production schedules to determine movement, deliveries, and material requirements

• Maintain equipment by cleaning, oiling, recharging, refueling, etc.

• Consult and coordinate with manager, employees, other departments, and equipment manufacturers regarding loading and unloading operations

• Attend meetings with manager and coworkers

• Prepare, present and/or approve bill of ladings

• Check in and approve new shipments

• Perform quality checks

• Adhere to uniform requirements

• Rotate stock so oldest products are first picked

• Be alert of other employees in the work zone

• Report quality variances to the proper channels

• Use radio frequency equipment as needed for picking, put-away, receiving, and load functions

• Comply with OSHA Standards

• 1-3 years of certified forklift experience

• Excellent hand-eye coordination, peripheral vision, and ability with spatial relationships.

• Ability to lift 50 LBS

• Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience

• Use basic math skills

Bilingual Preferred