Forklift Operator/Loader

Attention Job Seekers with Disabilities and barriers to employment! James Emmett and Company is working with a local company in Romeoville, IL implementing an inclusive employment initiative for job seekers with disabilities and other employment barriers...Come one, come all!

To apply through the disability & barriers to employment hiring initiative complete the following prescreening form: https://bit.ly/Prescreen-KeHE-JEC-Romeoville

Bill Emmett can schedule the interview directly for all qualified candidates. To start the process please complete the pre-screening form and send your resume to Bill confirming your completion of the form. The Link to the Pre-screen and Bill's email address are below:

Pre-screening form: https://bit.ly/Prescreen-KeHE-JEC-Romeoville

Bill’s Email: bill@jamesemmettandcompany.com

Job Description

• Full-time
• Starting Pay: $21.00/Hr.
• Shift Days: Sunday – Thursday
• Shift Time: 7:00 PM to 3:00 AM
• Need to have the flexibility to work overtime hours if required

Essential Functions

• Operate powered industrial truck equipped with lifting device such as forklift or hand jack to manipulate product.
• Take inventory of materials on the loading dock, and ensure that all product is accurately staged, properly stacked, and appropriately shrink-wrapped.
• Determine appropriate loading configuration, taking into account stop order, product mix, and routing, to ensure maximum cube utilization.
• Load product into truck on pallets or by hand stacking or a combination thereof.
• Ensure the method of loading prohibits damage in transit.
• Check for frozen perishable product on the cooler dock and merge with the correct order.
• Ensure all non-food items are also loaded, i.e. pallet jacks, display racks, and mail.
• Other duties and special projects as requested.
• Must maintain good attendance.
• Maintain safe work practices.
• Maintain safeguards of confidential company information.

Minimum Requirements, Qualifications, Additional Skills, Aptitude

High School Diploma or GED required.

Qualifications / Additional Skills / Aptitude:

• A minimum of one (2) years of previous experience in a distribution center or warehouse atmosphere preferred.
• Previous experience operating powered warehouse industrial equipment (i.e., forklift, pallet jacks, stock pickers, etc.) preferred but not required all picking is done to a conveyor belt.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential warehouse functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Must be able to carry, lift, and or move up to 55 pounds. The associate is required to sit. The associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and climb in the warehouse. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a warehouse environment where temperatures can vary from very cool to very warm. The associate is also exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise levels in the warehouse work environment are typically low to moderate.

Benefits after 30 days:

• Health/Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible and health spending accounts (FSA/HSA)
• Supplemental life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Paid sick time
• Short term & long term disability coverage (STD/LTD)
• Employee stock ownership (ESOP)
• Holiday pay for company designated holidays

At JEC, we are a national team of Disability Inclusion Experts with years of experience in sourcing people with disabilities and barriers to employment. We take the time to get to know each job seeker we work with to understand your skills and experience. Our Experts are with you every step of the way, giving support as needed. To learn more, go to www.jamesemmettandcompany.com

James Emmett and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overnight shift

Application Question(s):

• How many years of forklift experience do you have?

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Romeoville, IL 60446 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $21