Logistics Forklift Operator and Order Picker

The position is a combination of order picking and forklift operation. Team member will pick orders and operate industrial electric sit-down forklifts and/or electric pallet jacks equipped to move materials in the warehouse region and load/unload truck trailers or shipping container.

Essential Job Functions

• Complete forklift/electric pallet jack pre-shift inspection prior to operating equipment
• Pick orders following pick line process
• Remove materials from containers and place them into customer containers based on order
• Complete verification forms, shipping alert orders, and daily logs
• Stack materials and containers onto pallets to build skids for transport
• Use controls or levers to operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks to load, unload, transport, or stack finished products
• Set position of lifting devices under loaded pallets, skids, or containers
• Store products and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas
• Signal presence to workers when operating vehicles by primarily sounding horn and by other means
• Complete and satisfactorily pass forklift operator/pallet jack operator training that is provided by the company
• Follow standard work instructions
• Perform other duties as assigned

Other Job Functions

• Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
• Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
• Perform 5-S activities
• The above description covers the most significant duties performed, but does not exclude other occasional work assignments not mentioned

• 1+ years forklift experience required - sit down electric forklift and electric pallet jack
• Must be willing to order pick, in addition to driving the forklift
• Must be able to speak and read basic English to comply with position, Safety, Plant & PPE procedures and requirements
• Forklift experience and capability to pass an assessment
• Must be willing to cross-train
• Must comply with FIC’s attendance and punctuality policy
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime

Exceptional Benefits - 90% Company Paid!

• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Short-term disability paid by employer
• Optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance
• 401k company match
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994, we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust.