Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today. Benefits: Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts HSA with annual employer contribution Weekly 401(k) match Vacation immediately upon hire 8 holidays per calendar year Personal time after 90 days EAP and identity theft protection Tuition reimbursement Company paid life insurance and short term disability Pay in Joliet, IL: Base pay from $19.00 per hour 2nd Shift differential starting at $1.50 Hours: Mon-Fri, 7am-3:30pm with overtime Responsibilities Load and unloads trailers and railcars and transports load to designated area. Check product on inbound / outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and that there is no damage Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories. Recharge batteries, fills fuel tank, or replace gas tank. Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment. Follow company procedures and policies to complete tasks in a timely manner. Adhere to company safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others. Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates. Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat and orderly fashion. Additional duties assigned by supervisor. Qualifications Education/Experience A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must maintain productivity and accuracy standards. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Able to work in a non-temperature controlled warehouse (meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates through each season) We offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes: Complete benefits package: medical/dental/vision/life insurance 401k with company match Weekly paychecks 16 hours vacation immediately, 2 weeks after 1 year 40 hours personal time after 90 days Paid holidays Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements. Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here. Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request. Saddle Creek is in the logistics business. Over the past 50 years, our associates built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other with respect and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, to our business, and to each other. The growth and success we’ve experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment. Growing our family since 1966. Will you join us? Learn what our associates are saying about their career experiences at Saddle Creek on the Associates' Stories Blog. Learn more information about all Saddle Creek careers and our culture. Check out our: Hourly Positions Salaried Positions Driver Positions Follow us on: Facebook - @SaddleCreekLogisticsServices LinkedIn - Saddle Creek Logistics Services YouTube - Saddle Creek Logistics Services Twitter - @SaddleCreekLog Instagram - @sclogistics