Forklift Operator-Immediate Hiring

Forklift Operator

Can pay up to $26/hr depending on experience!

MUST HAVE FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE

1st shift: 6am-6pm on the rotating schedule

3rd shift: 6pm-6am on the rotating schedule

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures, including the use of PPE as required.
• Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.
• Maintain proper documentation for materials, including batches, material changes, and material locations.
• Maintain tools and components needed to perform tasks per current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Assist with physical inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Stage resins and components to work orders and allocate materials to appropriate production areas.
• Maintain all Blenders / Dryers to ensure they remain full and working properly.
• Complete all needed paperwork in a timely manner, including Lot changes, Job verifications, Material verification report, Two-hour checklist, etc.
• Plan so material and color changes happen in a timely manner, according to the production schedule.
• Communicate potential shortages to Warehouse Leadership and Production.
• Control and maintain scrap generated by production.
• Fill out inventory tags for restock of material after orders are complete.
• Assemble cartons and containers using appropriate hand tools.
• Assist with packaging and sealing molded and/or assembled product per company and customer specifications as needed.
• Ensure labels and products are stacked on skids per lot information and product specification.
• Ensure proper performance of equipment pertaining to resins and materials.
• Clean and maintain auxiliary material handling systems and support equipment, including grinders.
• Operate packaging equipment as required per product specifications and/or work instructions.
• Complete Packaging auxiliary equipment (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance activities as needed.
• Report any out of line conditions, damaged equipment to Supervisor or Maintenance.
• Adhere to all company policies, including Health and Safety Requirements, GMP and standard work procedures, Continuous Improvement & ISO Standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $26.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.