Forklift Operator - Weekly Pay

*Hiring forklift drivers for cross dock positions, operating sit-down propane (Uni-carrier) forklift. Need to be fast with 6 months previous experience operating and using a RF scan gun.

Gojob is hiring Forklift Drivers for a global logistics warehouse located in Joliet, IL. Temporary to permanent placement.

You will be responsible for operating sit-down forklift equipment (propane)for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise safely and efficiently. You may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties. As a Gojobber, you will enjoy weekly pay, excellent communication from recruiters, the opportunity to build a career, health insurance and more!

Responsibilities:

• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, and/ or push-pull equipment(propane sit down/forward and back operations)
• Unloads inbound shipments and moves product to storage locations and from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment and ensures exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Performs picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards
• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner and reports any safety concerns to manager
• Maintains records to guarantee inventory control and security and reports any inventory discrepancies
• Assists in physical inventories, ensures proper stock rotation, and conducts cycle counts as requested

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• At least 6 months forklift experience and/or using warehouse distribution equipment (must be able to get forklift certified)
• Basic safety understanding in operating equipment
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restriction
• Able to bend, lift, stretch and reach below the waist/above the head, walk the distribution center with great frequency, and work with variable noise levels, temperature, and lighting
• Available to work OT, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Attention to detail, excellent customer service, and basic math skills
• Able to complete inspection form prior to operating equipment
• Able to use RF scanning equipment
• Must have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledge
• Must be able to pass a background screen and drug screen
• Great Attendance
• Candidates interested in converting to full time

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