Forklift Driver Jobs

Forklift Driver

HIRING NOW | $1,500 BONUS

Do you want to transform your job into a career?

Compact Industries, Inc. is a women/family-owned company, and we are looking for energetic people that are hungry for success to join our team. Since 1963, Compact Industries has been the leading contract manufacturer of dry food products to the Fortune 500 companies that market the national brands you know and love. Apply with us today to become part of our growing team.

Why Compact?

• Referral Bonus Program
• Two Weeks PTO Accrual in the First Year
• Paid Weekly
• Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life
• Paid Lunch
• Access to 401k retirement plans
• Advancement Opportunities
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Holidays
• Onsite Gym and Wellness Program

Job Type: Full-time

Second Shift: 3:00 pm – 1:00 am

Responsibilities:

• Supply various departments with required materials or finished goods via transfer and job issuing.
• Must be able to push/pull up to 100 lbs
• Review and understand the weekly production schedule and shift expectations.
• Drive a forklift safely, following OSHA and Company guidelines.
• May be working outdoors around docks and trucks.
• Assist in audit preparation of area.
• Receive, transfer, and load material with RF scanners.
• Assess lot codes to determine age of materials & finished goods, and determine which lot to choose.
• Assist in stock takes/inventory counts.
• Label and placard pallets, bags, and boxes.
• Effectively communicate with co-workers the formulas needed are delivered to the blenders in a timely manner.
• Follow all safety requirements.
• Understand how to navigate through the different screens that are utilized on the RF scanner.
• Maintain warehouse and lift truck cleanliness according to GMP’s - good manufacturing practices.
• Unload or load LTL and truckloads of materials, finished goods, and supplies.
• Correctly receive, transfer, ship or store material throughout the warehouse by use of a forklift.
• Bending, twisting, stooping motions 50% of time
• Identify and label material properly by SKU and quantity.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs

Additional Requirements:

• Motor vehicle drivers license
• Experience working in a food environment is a plus.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to speak, read and comprehend English: simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos
• Ability to understand and carry out detailed written or oral instructions
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization, and sometimes auditors
• Ability to calculate simple mathematical figures
• Ability to work in a team
• Experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Scanner experience
• One or more years of forklift operator / LTO experience or training

Educational Requirements:

• Preferred: high school diploma or general education degree (GED)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Saint Charles, IL 60174: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person