Forklift Operator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Skokie, IL (Job ID US3634137_BH10050892)

Description

Kelly Services is seeking an experienced Forklift Operator in Skokie, IL. Candidates must have experience with the stand up, reach truck forklift.

Qualified candidates must have:

• Reach Truck Forklift - 2+ years is a MUST
• Experience with Excel/Word
• Organizational skills
• Leadership
• Multi-tasking
• High School diploma/GED
• Analytical skills
• Experience in Food and Beverage Manufacturing very helpful

This is a Direct Hire, Permanent position, meaning you will be hired permanently with our client and offered their competitive benefit and vacation package upon hire.

Our client is rapidly growing and offering advancement opportunities to help build your career and skillset. They offer a culture that is second to none, where you will immediately feel like part of this company. They are a company that values its employees, provides training, support, and tools to continuously grow skill set, ability, and success. Our client offers an excellent training program, with an excellent internal promotion rate.

Interested candidates can reply to this ad, or send their updated resume to: spisana@kellyservices.com
Can also call Nancy at 630-506-8757

Shifts and pay available:
Mon – Fri, 7am – 3pm, plus overtime, $20/hr.

Summary:

• The Forklift Operator reports to Warehouse Supervisor; the Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise.
• The Forklift Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the various types of industrial power equipment and will be required to perform: Loading/Unloading, Order Filler/Picking, Material Handling/Stocking, Production Supply and Checking duties, and any project work required.
• Maintain the facility's equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Daily inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
• Forklift Operators are cross-trained for coating/Corn syrup receiving and PO receiving (raw material).

Job duties

• Daily Redzone Food Safety and GMP's Audits.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers.
  Load, unload, move, stack, stage product, and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to ensure accuracy of bin location as well as quantity of inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.
• Support Production with requests on the production floor (movements of pallets).
• Cycle counts, Validate Inventory, audit paperwork, AX transactions.
• Additional tasks assigned by Supervision/Lead.

Experience/Education needed

• Reach Truck Forklift 2+ years is a MUST
• Experience with Excel/Word
• Organizational skills
• Leadership
• Multi-tasking
• High School diploma/GED
• Analytical skills

Interested candidates can reply to this ad, or send their updated resume to: spisana@kellyservices.com

Can also call Nancy at 630-506-8757

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As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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