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Forklift Operator

Dairy Farmers of America

Batavia, ILJob$21.5/hrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$21.5/hr
Location
Batavia, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Forklift CertificationWalk Behind Jack Certification

Job overview

Dairy Farmers of America is hiring a Forklift Operator. The Forklift Operator performs various warehouse and inventory tasks, including receiving, processing, storing, moving, and distributing items within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. This role involves unloading and loading trucks, reading production schedules and orders, and maintaining a clean and safe working environment. The operator is expected to work within clearly defined processes and tasks.

Key focus areas include Perform various warehouse and inventory related tasks, Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment, and Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc..

Successful candidates bring 2 Years Warehouse Environment Experience, 1 Year Extreme Cold Environment Experience, and 2 Years Order Picking/Packing Experience. Important skills include RF Scan Guns, Work In A Fast Pace, Basic Reading, Basic Writing, Basic Math, and Count. Preferred (not required): Good Work Ethics, Dependable, Win/Win Attitude, and Coachable.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

RF Scan GunsWork in a Fast PaceBasic ReadingBasic WritingBasic MathCountAddSubtractWork Overtime Upon RequestGood Work EthicsDependableWin/Win AttitudeCoachableRespectful to OthersFlexible With ChangeCollaborationWillingness to Help OthersUnderstand Appearance of WorkFollow Good Work Practices and ProceduresComply to All Food Safety and Human Safety RulesHelp Develop a Safety CultureCustomer Service

Qualifications

2 Years Warehouse Environment Experience1 Year Extreme Cold Environment Experience2 Years Order Picking/Packing Experience2 Years Loading and Unloading Trucks Experience2 Years Operating Multiple Types of Forklifts Experience1 Year RF Scan Guns ExperienceLift Up to 50 PoundsPush Hand Carts Up to 700 PoundsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent0 to 1 Year Warehouse, Distribution, Production, or Related ExperienceForklift CertificationWalk Behind Jack Certification

Full job description

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Perform various warehouse and inventory related tasks. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items (products, materials, ingredients, equipment, supplies, etc.) within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc. Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Record received and shipped items. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Work within clearly defined processes and tasks.

Interpersonal:

  • Good work ethics (sense of proud)

  • Dependable

  • Win /Win attitude

  • Coachable (willingness to learn, take direction and grow)

  • Respectful to others

  • Flexible with change

Teamwork:

  • Work within a group setting

  • Willingness to help others

Quality:

  • Understand appearance of work

  • Follow good work practices and procedures

Safety

  • Comply to all food safety and human safety rules

  • Help develop a safety culture

Customer Service

  • Internal – working with other warehouse workers, drivers, admin team, management

  • External – support production (off-site), other warehouse support, and store support

PAY:

$21.50/ hour

Hours:

First shift (4am – 12:30pm)

Split shift (7:30 am – 4pm)

Second shift (3pm – 11:30pm)

Requirements

Experience/ Certification/ Requirements:

  • 2 years of working in a warehouse environment

  • 1 year of working in extreme cold environment ( -20 degrees for up to 2 hours at a time preferred)

  • 2 years of order picking/packing

  • 2 years of loading and unloading trucks

  • 2 years of experience operating multiple types of forklifts (electric single and double pallet jacks, sit down forklift, stand-up forklift, and stand-up reach forklift

  • 1 year experience working with RF scan guns

  • Able to work in a fast pace

  • Lift up to 50 pounds

  • Push hand carts up to 700 pounds

  • Basic reading, writing, math (count, add and subtract)

  • Able work overtime upon request

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • 0 to 1 year of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experienceCertification and/or License – may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range 21.50

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