Forklift Operator/ Loader

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-conscious Experienced Forklift Operator with proven experience operating a forklift capable of reaching lifting heights of up to 196 inches (16 feet, 4 inches). The ideal candidate will be comfortable maneuvering materials at significant heights, handling heavy or oversized loads, and working efficiently in a fast-paced railyard environment.

The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent equipment control, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a safe and organized workplace.

This position is on-site at our Chicago Heights Rail Facility. A valid driver's license is required.

Pay: $25 per Hour + Overtime when applicable

Available Shift:
Monday- Friday; 8 AM - 4:30 PM plus Overtime
Occasional Weekend Work

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full time employees including paid vacation and holidays, Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k with employer match, and life insurance among other benefits.

Job Requirements:

• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift capable of lifting materials to heights of 196 inches.
• Load, unload, move, and position pallets, products, and materials throughout the facility.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement and follow railyard procedures.
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Maintain all paperwork accurately which requires verifying numbers, and identification of loads to assure correct load is being transferred or loaded.
• Ability to follow safety related regulations and product specifications to avoid product contaminations.
• Ability to keep the loading area clean and organized, removing debris and spills to maintain a safe and orderly work environment.
• Report discrepancies or problems to supervisors as noted.
• Ability to use a hand-held scanning device

Essential Functions:

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
• Minimum 2-3 years of recent forklift operating experience preferred.
• Current forklift certification or the ability to complete employer-required operator training and evaluation.
• Strong awareness of load capacity, load stability, clearance requirements, and safe operating procedures
• Ability to handle physical work at least 8 hours daily at the medium exertion level, which may require lifting up to 50 pounds several times a day.
• Bend, stoop, climb, walk, sit and do medium effort work for at least 8 hours during shift.
• Frequent climbing in and out of forklift.
• Frequent bending stooping and climbing
• Ability to wear uniform, and proper safety gear and apparel.
• Ability to follow both written and verbal instructions, and to satisfactorily communicate with other drivers, customers or workers.
• Ability to drive equipment around the yard.

Additional Functions:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule
• Attend safety meetings.
• Work at least 40 hours/week, sometimes with fluctuating hours and days of the week as needed.
• Ability to work on your own and be self-motivated in completing job assignments.

Education: High School diploma or (GED) is required

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance