Forklift Operator

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the logistics and material handling processes of our operations. Your primary responsibilities will include unloading raw materials from delivery trucks, loading trucks with customer orders, receive products using scanning and computer systems. Also, ensure products are stored efficiently using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method and assist in delivering materials for production and preparing finished products for customer delivery.

What you will do

As as forklift driver, you will:

• Operate lift trucks safely and accurately to receive, store, stack, stage, handle, deliver, and ship materials and finished products.
• Conduct pre-operation safety inspections of the lift truck and complete the checklist prior to use.
• Participate in cycle counting to ensure accurate location and availability of materials.
• Understand and execute 5S principles to maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Support long haul truck operations and administrative tasks as needed.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance warehouse operations and efficiency.
• Engage in sound warehouse practices to protect materials from damage and contamination.

We believe you have

• High School Diploma or GED Preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months experience operating sit-down or counter balanced trucks (preferred)
• At least 1 year of experience in warehouse shipping and receiving.
• Ability to be trained as an authorized operator; (OSHA standard 29CFR1910.178(1))
• Basic computer skills
• Strong dependability and reliability.
• Ability to read and understand and comply with work directions, training manuals, safety rules, standard operating procedures, and World Class Manufacturing processes.
• Availability to work 2nd shift from 3 PM to 11 PM, Monday through Friday, and first shift every other Saturday.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape.
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results.
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion.
• Market competitive compensation and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401 k plan with company match and employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and paid leaves.

Apply Now!

If you are inspired to be part of our promise to protect what’s good; for food, people, and the planet, apply through our careers page at https://jobs.tetrapak.com/

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What type of forklift do you have experience in operating?
• Are you willing to work every other Saturday?
• What is your hourly expected pay rate?
• How many years experience do you have operating sit-down forklift?
• Are you willing to work 2nd shift from 3 pm to 11 pm, Monday through Friday?

Ability to Relocate:

• Waukegan, IL 60087: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person