Forklift Operator

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Dunlop Tires North America, Inc. is looking for motivated, dependable, and safety-focused Warehouse Associates to join our growing distribution center team in Joliet, Illinois. This position plays a critical role in ensuring tires are received, stored, picked, packed, and shipped accurately and efficiently to our customers.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced warehouse environment, operating material handling equipment, and being part of a team that values safety, teamwork, and integrity, we encourage you to apply.

What You'll Do

Receive incoming inventory and place products in the appropriate warehouse locations.
Pick and prepare customer orders accurately and efficiently.
Process shipments utilizing UPS, FedEx, and other carriers.
Verify product quantities as picked.
Perform forklift pre-shift inspections and complete required safety checklists.
Assist with maintaining inventory organization and product flow throughout the warehouse.
Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
Keep work areas clean, organized, and safe.
Assist with additional warehouse and clerical duties as needed.

Qualifications

Previous warehouse, shipping/receiving, or distribution center experience preferred.
Forklift experience required (sit-down) 1-2 years.
Ability to regularly lift, carry, push, and pull products weighing up to 60 pounds.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
Excellent communication skills and professional attitude.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday.
Ability to safely lift and move up to 60 pounds on a regular basis.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

Benefits

DTNA offers excellent benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company-Paid Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, and Sick Time)
Ten Paid Holidays
Employee Tire Purchase Program

Why Work at DTNA?

At DTNA, we are committed to creating a workplace built on safety, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Our employees are the driving force behind our success, and we invest in their growth and development while providing a stable and rewarding work environment.

Apply Today!

If you're ready to build a career with a leading tire distribution organization, we'd love to hear from you.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

WORK EXPERIENCE: One to two (1 - 2) years experience in a warehouse environment.

ACADEMIC/TRAINING: A High School diploma or equivalent.

SKILLS: Must be forklift certified and able to operate material handling equipment, i.e., forklift, sit down and stand up. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis. Be able to read, write and speak English, with basic mathematical skills. Must have the ability to reason logically, use common sense, and resolve issues independently.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands of this position require waling, standing, sitting, hearing, seeing, moving, driving, reaching, stooping, and lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is typical of a warehouse, with forklifts moving, truck being loaded and unloaded, using propane and electricity, with a strong smell of tires. The environment has uncontrolled air.

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described herein represent the environment and physical demands that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.