Peoplelink Staffing is thrilled to partner with a premier third-party logistics leader that's been driving innovation since 1991. Known for transforming supply chain challenges into streamlined solutions, our client consistently helps businesses boost efficiency, eliminate logistical roadblocks, and meet growing market demands. Now, due to rapid growth and expansion, they're opening a brand-new facility just outside the St. Louis area - in Pontoon Beach, IL - and they're looking for skilled Forklift Operators to join their dynamic team!
If you're ready to be part of a forward-thinking company with a strong reputation and a commitment to excellence, this is your chance to get in on the ground floor of something big.
The forklift operators are responsible for operating material handler equipment, such as, forklift and cherry picker equipment, to efficiently and safely move products within the warehouse. When there is no product to be moved, these positions will help in other areas such as hand loading/unloading products from trucks and picking products for orders.
Forklift Operator Job Summary:
- 1 st and 2 nd shift
- Monday - Friday
- Overtime may be required if needed
- 1 st shift hours - 6am-2:30pm
- 2 nd shift hours - 2:30pm-11pm
- Pays $21.00 to start
- $.75 shift premium for 2 nd shift
- Operate forklift (sit-down and stand-up) and cherry picker equipment safely by following all the protocols
- Load and unload materials from incoming vehicles, move, and stack them in the assigned place using material handling equipment
- Daily order picking and fulfillment from customer orders
- Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
- Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
- Assist in other warehouse related tasks such as picking orders accurately, packaging products, restocking products, and areas of receiving and shipping
- Load freight shipments manually and with warehouse equipment, such as pallet jacks, as needed
- Weigh and shrink-wrap outgoing pallets as needed
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or logistics environment
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating material handling equipment (forklift and cherry picker)
- Experience and competence with computers and RF scanners
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment
- Required to lift up to 40 pounds, use hands to grasp or handle objects, reach with hands and arms, stoop, stand, walk, etc.
- Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available
- Direct Deposit Programs
- Referral Bonus Program
- Weekly Pay