Material Handler III/Forklift Operator (2nd Shift: 4p-12a) Job at JEC - Disability Inclusion

JEC - Disability Inclusion Minooka, IL 60447

A local company in the Woodridge, IL area has partnered with James Emmett and Company- A Disability Inclusion program, to hire motivated people with barriers to employment. Our goal is to assist with rolling out the inclusion program and bridging any gaps that may arise. Jobs are located in a warehouse facility and is a disability friendly employer who is willing to work with your needs! We will help with application, interviewing process, etc. This is a direct hire position. Apply now!

Overview:

Provides warehouse services assigned through safe, efficient, cost effective and accurate handling of customer products and material using specially equipped trucks such as slips-sheet, clamps and reach. This position may involveall phases of loading, unloading, staging and storage of customer's product as well as the use of computer equipment.

Responsibilities:

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Loading & Unloading

  • Load picked orders or (pull & load) according to policies and procedures, completing appropriate paperwork including Bill of Lading, Pick Report, Trailer Audit and Lot Verification.
  • Unload, move, stack and stage customer products and materials both by hand and using forklift or other power equipment, keeping appropriate records and reports.

Pulling Orders

  • Accurately locate and load, both by hand and using appropriate motorized equipment (i.e. forklift truck), customer product onto/from pallets, trays, racks and shelves according to established procedures and safety regulations. Is able to operate special equipment as necessary, such as a turret clamp and slip sheet equipment and RF unit (if applicable).
  • Count, weigh and record number of units of materials handled on daily production sheet.
  • Complete specialized order processing for loading by stenciling, slip-sheeting, shrink wrapping, labeling and consolidating as required on order.

Operating & Maintenance - Equipment and Grounds

  • Assign / verify trailers to appropriate dock and/or yard location, trailers locked to dock-lock and/ or chocking the wheels (if applicable), following all safety rules and Company policy.
  • Daily inspect and repair or make adjustments before operating tow-motor vehicles, following safety and maintenance instructions, completing the tow-motor inspection sheet at the beginning of each shift and/or assigned to another piece of equipment; report immediately any defective equipment to supervisor.
  • Prepare trailers prior to loading product by inspecting and cleaning as needed to ensure product preservation.
  • Assists in building and grounds maintenance to ensure that the facility is maintained in a clean, neat safe and orderly manner.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience
  • One (1) year forklift experience required
  • Knowledge of inventory control and general warehouse procedures
  • Ability to read and comprehend basic instructions, to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures
  • Ability to operate forklift – both sit down and stand up, tow motor, motorized and non motorized pallet jack
  • Ability to learn to utilize on board computers, scanners and new technology
  • Ability to write legibly
  • Must have basic math skills
  • Ability to make decisions on customer acceptance based on past experience and fitness for use
  • Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
  • Data entry skills
  • Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner
  • Must have attention to detail for continuous mental and visual attention
  • Must be a Team Player

If you apply you will be contacted through Indeed Messenger, please be alert.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.50 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Evening shift
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Minooka, IL 60447: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Warehouse experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location




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