Forklift Operator II - 1st Shift

Job Title Forklift Operator II - 1st Shift Position Overview Find your future with Shaw Industries. Shaw Industries is a Fortune 500 multinational flooring company that employs 20,000+ associates throughout North America. Workers who join Shaw Industries often stay until retirement because we offer great pay, benefits and paid vacation. Consistent year around work Professionally maintained, reliable, and safe equipment Medical, dental benefits & HSA (after 30 days of employment) Vision benefits 401(k) Paid vacation Paid sick leave Comparable weekly wages Position Overview: To build custom orders to fulfill order requests. Position also responsible for the transport of merchandise from trailers to storage locations and from storage areas to trailers for shipping. Essential Functions: Receiving a pull task with information on the hard surface material to be pulled and retrieving the correct material with a lift truck. Transporting a pallet by forklift to and from location. Complete paperwork as required. Wrap and band hard surface materials prepared on pallets. Prepare and package miscellaneous items in boxes for shipment. Tape and repair any damaged packages. Raise/Lower dock plate Use orange cone system for full or empty trailers Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager This position is located and works out of Elgin, IL $23.43 Per Hour Mon-Fri: 7:00 am start time (subject to change) Plant 33 1st LTO II Work Shift 8 Hr non-rotating shift, Hrs fall to in punch day, Observed Calendar, shift starts AM Shaw Industries is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. A history of success, a future of possibility Founded in 1967, Shaw Industries' leadership has been built on a history of success. Over time, our products have expanded, the customers we serve have been broadened, and the technology we use has advanced, but our vision to create a better future remains the same. Exceeding our customers' expectations for quality, service and performance is at the heart of our business. Global Flooring Provider Shaw Industries Group Inc. supplies carpet, resilient, hardwood, tile and stone, synthetic turf, and other specialty products to residential and commercial markets worldwide. Learn more Operational Excellence Our manufacturing operations and integrated supply chain deliver a broad array of products to meet diverse needs across residential and commercial markets throughout the world. Learn more Award Winning The success of our company and the success of our associates go hand-in-hand. We are consistently awarded as an employer of choice, community partner, and leader in design and innovation. Learn more We Sustain Human Ability At Shaw, sustainability means sustaining human ability in all of our products and processes. We ask ourselves "how can we minimize our impact on the environment and maximize human potential?" Learn More Community Partner From civic involvement and philanthropic giving to volunteerism and future workforce development, our company and associates leverage our combined passions and expertise in addressing community needs, collaboratively. Learn More In The News There is always something new and exciting happening at Shaw. Check out our news page to read our recent press releases, company blog posts, sustainability reports and more! Learn More