ITASCA, IL-Forklift Driver (Sit Down)-3rd Shift-$22.63/hr + Shift Diff

***THIS JOB IS IN OUR ITASCA, IL LOCATION (355 & 290/THORNDALE), PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF THIS LOCATION IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU!***

SHIFT HOURS ARE 6:30 PM - 6:30 AM; OVERTIME IS REQUIRED

Job Summary

As a forklift driver, you will deliver materials to the production floor and unload and load trucks at established standards for personnel safety, food safety and performance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ability to learn and operate SAP / GLOBE computer systems.
• Complete data entry on computers and RF units for production entry, production correction, usage correction, ship verify, print B/L, inventory materials and finished goods in all departments
• Mix and sift candy to recipe
• Rotate candy by date code. (Requires use of SAP / GLOBE computer system to locate oldest product).
• Inventory finished goods, ingredients, WIP and other Raw materials.
• Deliver candy to machines.
• Assemble animal feed totes.
• Able to climb up on sugar tanks – with safety device.
• Communicate with Supply Chain & management to maintain inventory levels, schedules, product quality.
• Assist C/F and TAB Drivers as necessary. (Supply centers to pan lines, stock C/F)
• Move finished goods from line
• Supply internal departments with materials, supplies and finished goods.
• Print out inventory control tags.
• Check for accuracy in determining bills of lading for in-bound and out-bound shipments.
• Perform final inspection of outward quality prior to shipment.
• Communicate in written and verbal form with other employees and outside contacts.
• Operate forklifts, clamp truck and other material handling equipment in a safe manner.
• Assemble partial and full pallets of mixed product
• Floor load into transport containers.
• Load or unload truck trailers with pallets.
• Top load shippers on top of existing full pallets to maximize trailer cube.
• Operate power and manual wrapping device.
• Provide samples of bulk ingredients to appropriate departments.
• Repair/replace damaged cases of product and/or materials.
• Operate power and manual wrapping device.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of Forklift driving experience
• Valid certification to operate forklifts
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• Proven experience as a forklift operator

• Basic computer skills
• Must pass the written & driving forklift certification test
• Food manufacturing experience preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.63 - $23.21 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Forklift Operators: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Forklift Certification (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $23