Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

We are seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move materials and finished products throughout a fast-paced manufacturing and warehouse environment.

Multinational corporation that manufactures and markets branded consumer fertilizer for lawn and gardening.

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

• Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
• Holiday Pay
• Teladoc (online care)
• Referral Bonus Incentive
• Weekly Pay
• 401k
• And More!

Forklift Operator Details:

• Temp-to-Hire position
• $ 19.00 / hour
• Full Time work available
• First Shift (Monday through Friday from 05:00am to 03:30pm)

• Performs a safety check of the forklift to ensure it is safe to operate Checks fluid levels- For oil, water and fuel before operating the lift
• Ensures the packaging lines have empty pallets available and informs the supervisor of the pallet inventor
• Removes palletized bags from the production lines and places them on the stretch-wrapper
• Operates the stretch-wrapper and changes the stretch film as required
• Places palletized bags in inventory and ensuring they are located in the proper rows storing them neatly without damaging other inventory
• Actively participates in plant cleanliness by restacking, picking-up trash and debris, and washing their equipment
• Performs physical inventory counts of finished goods as required

Forklift Operator Qualifications:

• Responsible for the operation of a forklift or other heavy equipment to safely move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise around the facility
• Ability to lift 50 pound
• Ability to climb on and off of required equipment
• Ability to sit for long periods Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Ability to read and write English and/or be able to follow instructions
• Ability to work in a dusty environment, hot/cold/rainy weather
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime, including weekends and holidays

• Applicant may be subject to a background check
• Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.