Job Description: Forklift Operator
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Aurora, IL.
Shift: 1A (5 AM – 3:30 PM)
Salary: 18.75 Hourly
If you want to make a positive impact with your work and join a company that actively reduces waste while appreciating employee contributions, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We are seeking an energetic, diligent, and well-organized individual to become a valued member of our team!
VIM Recyclers offers comprehensive recycling services to food manufacturing businesses, along with certified destruction services
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to company programs, policies, and procedures while completing work tasks
- Comply with State and Federal regulations
- Loads/Unloads materials from dock trailers, in a safe manner
- Materials are stored/placed in the appropriate warehouse location for further processing
- Scale all materials during the loading/unloading process for load accuracy
- May need to complete minimal paperwork regarding load counts, and quantities
- Safely operate sit-down propane forklift
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- 18 years or older to apply
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Dependable and Reliable
- Excellent Attendance and ability to work overtime
- Forklift experience which includes, but is not limited to moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting materials.
- Perform equipment inspections and ensure all related reports follow state and federal regulations
- Report all equipment deficiencies or malfunctions requiring maintenance
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Warehouse setting exposed to outside weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and cold/hot temperatures.
- Exposed to normal work hazards, including a variety of physical conditions, moving vehicles, and machines.
- Fast Paced manufacturing environment with some allergen products.
Benefits:
- Medical
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Generous PTO & 8 Paid Holidays
- Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Life, Dependent Life, & AD&D Insurance