Material Handler/Forklift Driver

TITLE: Forklift Driver

POSITION OBJECTIVE: Well established paper packaging manufacturer in the Waukegan/North Chicago area is seeking a Forklift Driver to work in our receiving department. This position will require driving the forklift and working in the warehouse.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be experienced in operating a sit-down and clamp forklift.
• Proficient with a hand scanner and tablet.
• Possess good language skills (verbal & written) to comprehend instructions, and to communicate properly with others.
• Be self-motivated, and able to work without close supervision.
• Honest, dependable, safety and quality conscious.
• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Good job history required.
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Move materials to and from machines to locations.
• Document any damaged goods received.
• Load and unload trucks with a sit-down or clamp forklift and pallet jack.
• Ensure paperwork from all deliveries is given to the proper department.

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Must adhere to all safety regulations, including the use of PPE.
• Fast paced warehouse with exposure to machinery noise.

TRAINING:

• Must complete online and classroom training as required.

VISUAL ACTIVITY REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Must wear corrective lenses if required on driver’s license.
• BENEFITS:
• Clean work environment
• PTO after 90 days
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid short term and LTD
• Company paid life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401k with match

Inteplast Group is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at applicantaccommodation@inteplast.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement.