Forklift Operator

Hood Container Corporation is a family-owned, mill-to-market company specializing in containerboard and kraft paper, corrugated boxes, high graphic displays, and contract packaging. Our commitment to customer happiness, employee well-being, environmental stewardship, and operational excellence drive our business. Over the last eight years, Hood Container Corporation has grown to become one of the top ten Paper and Packaging Companies in the United States. Our integrated company resources allow for a unique dynamic that evolves with every addition to our geographic footprint. We excel at offering the benefits of a large corporation while operating as a boutique business and building close relationships with our customers.

Our Mission: Through our unwavering commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we passionately deliver indispensable value to our customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and stakeholders.

Our Vision: A unified culture that creates innovative customer solutions.

What We’re Searching for:

Hood Container Corporation is seeking a Forklift Operator for their Packaging Solutions plant located in Chicago, IL

*Must be willing to work overtime if needed*

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for inventory accuracy
• Responsible for maintaining orderliness, safety, and housekeeping in the warehouse and dock area
• Must verify counts as materials leave or enter the warehouse/production area.
• Work with shipping and receiving on incoming and outgoing materials
• Work with production planning on issues relating to orders and materials needed for production.
• Ensure that all jobs are pulled and ready for the next shift’s production run.
• Must fill material replenishment requests in a timely manner to avoid production shutdowns.
• Ensure that all scrap lists are handled, and all scrap is loaded for removal in a timely manner.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of lift truck including operating lift truck in a safe manner to preclude damage to product, equipment, facility, and personnel.
• Ensure that the propane cylinders are in good condition, stored properly and safely, and kept full as required.
• Performs periodic routine maintenance checks on the lifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education and/or Experience – High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Minimum three (3) years of experience working in a warehousing and inventory control.
• Basic computer knowledge is essential.
• Reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS – NA

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and customers we serve. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

To learn more about us: To learn more visit hoodcontainer.com or follow us on social media – LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.