Forklift Operator - Full Time -Bolingbrook IL-Starting Hourly Rate $20.00/Hr. - 12:00pm to 8:30pm

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Essential Job Functions:

• Daily inspection of forklifts and check of trailer safety
• Safely and efficiently operate forklifts to move products or supplies
• Adhere to all safety regulations and guidelines
• Daily loading and unloading of trailers
• Identify damage and/or quality deficiencies
• Daily store, stage, monitor, and rotate product in racking
• Weekly picking or checking of DSD orders
• Check and confirm the quality of items received by completing all necessary paperwork
• Responsible for maintaining inventory flow
• Perform all warehouse related functions
• Perform other duties as needed

Physical Demands:

• Incumbent must also be able to stand and move around the work area
• Forklift operation may involve periods of prolonged sitting.
• Requires bending, squatting, climbing, reaching to gather and move picked items.
• Must be able to regularly lift and carry, up to 25lbs
• Must be able to push/pull pallet jack loaded with material weighing up to 1400lbs.
• Work takes place in a warehouse environment which includes working in, on and around open docks and freezer unit. This position is exposed to extreme temperature variations ranging from 28-35 degree in loading area and 5 to -5 degree in freezer

Full-time Benefits:

• Full-time/non-exempt position - Hourly pay rate, eligible for overtime
• Insurance - Health, Dental Vision
• Company sponsored life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending account (FSA)
• 401K matching
• Paid Sick time
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Bereavement pay
• Employee assistance program

Power Play Distributors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to actual or perceived race (and traits associated with race including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, work authorization status, age, religion, marital status, disability, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, order of protection status, genetic information, reproductive health decisions, family responsibilities or any other category protected in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Preferred 2-3 years forklift experience (forklift certification)
• 2-3 years warehouse experience
• Experience with RF Scanners, forklifts, and chargers
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with information on BOLs and invoices