Reach Truck/Forklift Operator
WeatherTech Direct is seeking a well-qualified Reach Truck/Forklift Operator to safely operate powered industrial vehicles and manual lifting devices to load/unload and transport material to and from storage areas, machines, and loading docks.
High performing, reliable, and teamwork-minded employees are rewarded with a competitive compensation and benefits package including the potential to earn end of year bonuses and pay increases. The base hourly rate of pay starts at $22.00 per hour or more depending on experience. 2nd Shift receives a $1.00 differential and 3rd shift receives $1.50.
1st shift-6am-2:30pm or 7am-3:30pm
2nd shift - 2:00pm-10:30pm or 3:00pm-11:30pm.
3rd shift 11pm-7:30am
As a Reach Truck/Forklift Operator, you will
- 🔹Operate forklifts and manual lifting devices to deliver material to production machines/workstations; distribute material/inventory using the first in-first out method
- 🔹Manually or mechanically load or unload material from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- 🔹Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the facility
- 🔹Organize all production material and inventory; use RF Scanner to scan material to appropriate locations and verify quantities are accurate; restock material in floor and rack locations
- 🔹Ensure that all necessary inventory is available for production use and coordinate the ordering of material/inventory
- 🔹Complete daily inspection of equipment and communicate maintenance needs or damage; charge/fill batteries
- 🔹Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- 🔹Minimum of 3 years of experience in operation and training of powered equipment with a clear understanding of forklift operations, weight capacities, and attachments
- 🔹2+ years of steady experience operating a Reach Truck
- 🔹High school diploma or equivalent
- 🔹Be an excellent performer; deliver high-quality results consistently
- 🔹Demonstrate a high level of professionalism and a positive attitude
- 🔹Able to work well with and motivate a team
- 🔹Fluent in English and authorized to work in the United States
Why you’ll love working at WeatherTech Direct
WeatherTech Direct is proud to offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package, opportunities for internal promotions and skill development, and a clean and safe workspace. Employees are offered an array of perks including:
- 🔹Outstanding BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois medical pl…