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Reach Truck Operator/Forklift

Primarily responsible for supporting functions within the distribution environment including but not limited to shipping, receiving, returns, insert operations and other general warehouse operations. Must follow pre-determined productivity guidelines, of each department; as scheduled, in an accurate and efficient manner. Works under immediate supervision and relies on instructions and preestablished guidelines to perform the job functions.

Responsibilities

• Perform efficiently and effectively receiving & storing goods inwards following Bradford’s internal processes and procedures and using radio frequency (RF) scanners.
• Load and unload material in shipping and receiving areas.
• Load shipping lines and label product.
• Pick orders, and pack product, verify that labels correspond to product which ensures a high level of quality and productivity.
• Accurately pack and ship our customer orders to ensure we meet companys’ high expectations.
• Accurately perform cycle counts, read instructions from a scanner or computer.
• Relocate skids with merchandise using forklift, pump truck and power pallet truck.
• Achieve at least minimum acceptable performance standards set by the department.
• Adhere to safety, quality and production standards.
• Perform all assigned tasks, efficiently, and within company policy and procedures
• Read customer orders, work orders, shipping orders or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered or distributed and/or shipped.
• Operates power material handling equipment to transport materials, supplies and equipment between designated areas.
• Assists in updating a database to track the location, transfer and disposal of product.
• Communicates basic preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment that are of a safety concern.
• Maintain a safety-first environment by following basic safety procedures.

Other Duties

• Performs housekeeping as directed.
• Performs other jobs as needed.
• Assist team members and other departments within the warehouse as necessary.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• 1-2 years’ work experience in the field or related work experience and/or with forklift/ pallet jack experience preferred.
• Certified forklift equipment operator.
• Successfully complete Safety Powered Industrial Truck Operation Certificate.
• Reliable team-player with a work hard, plan hard attitude and at least 18 years of age.
• Thrive in a fast -pace team environment in which perfect attendance is required.
• Experience including working with various databases, basic computer and RF scanner equipment skills.
• Experience with inventory control in a distribution environment.

Competencies

• Communication proficiency, Organizational & Mathematical Skills and Technical Capacity.
• Ability to creatively solve problems, handle multiple priorities and Time Management.
• Demonstrate computer knowledge, including word-processing and other relevant hardware and software applications
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Monday-Friday,

630am– 3pm. Work overtime hours as needed.

$20.00- $20.75 DOE

Drug Test/BackGround Check

Niles, IL 60714

Please send resumes to forestparkoffice@elitestaffinginc.com

All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Elite Staffing, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our policy of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train and promote persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other protected status.

Elite Staffing offers the following benefit programs for your participation: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, 401k Retirement Plan, and Commuter benefits.

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