Forklift / Material Handler

Precision Resource

seeks Forklift / Material Handers to join our well-established Vernon Hills, IL manufacturing division supporting production needs both on and off forklifts.  We’re a small-medium sized division of our solid, privately held, global company that innovates and manufactures a high volume of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, hardware and other industries. 

You’ll Have

• 4-day work week, Mon-Thur, plus some overtime availability.

• Generous PTO supporting our work-life balance culture.

• Opportunity to learn multiple areas of the operation, and tuition reimbursement.

• Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits.

• Annual bonus potential.

• Collaborative culture with a

  pproachable, positive leaders across all departments.

• Smaller company culture with the best features of being a part of our larger company.

Essential Duties

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts safely and proficiently.

• Supply and remove large coils, pallets, parts, and machine tools to/from workstations.

• Work involves material movement both off and on forklifts.

• Read and accurately update material movement records manually and using computer.

• Weigh/Record/Empty scrap containers and deliver to outside scrap hoppers.

• Load / Unload trailers safely with forklift or pallet jacks.

• Label and stage material in racks according to job priorities using overhead hoist.

• Maintain housekeeping wherever possible.

• Very reliable and punctual attendance

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• Apply self-motivation to achieve excellent productivity starting at $19-$21 hourly with annual pay increases and bonus potential.

Qualification

• High School graduate or equivalent with ability to read, write, and communicate in English, Bilingual preferred but not required, and use basic math.
• One year minimum safe forklift driving experience required, ideally including loading and unloading trucks.
• Ideally, experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift or move up to 45 pounds safely.
• Ability to accurately apply basic computer data entry level skills.
• Absolutely reliable attendance, great energy, and attentive.