Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Tranzonic

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Chicago, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the movement, scanning, and tracking of materials to ensure efficient order fulfillment and inventory control. Key duties include operating material handling equipment, loading/unloading trailers, and maintaining a safe warehouse environment.

Qualifications

You have previous warehouse experience and the ability to operate various material handling equipment, including stand-up and sit-down forklifts. You can continuously lift and move up to 50-100lbs in a physically demanding environment and meet fast-paced productivity goals.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Forklift

Material Handling Equipment

Warehouse Management System

UPS

Job Description

Company Overview:
Hospeco Brands Group is the hub for a strategic collection of manufacturing and sales companies that lead the way in multiple categories — from personal care and protection to textiles, from cleaning products to contamination control — to empower its distributor partners into the future. Their cohesive approach promotes operational efficiency and fuels innovation, while equipping its varied businesses to tackle the toughest challenges across industrial and manufacturing, healthcare and life sciences, food service, hospitality, transportation, and many other dynamic market segments. Hospeco Brands Group's rapid growth, both organic and via acquisition, is powered by its team of driven, innovative problem-solvers and a culture of integrity and respect. 

Position Summary:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for the direct movement, scanning, and tracking of materials and inventory within the warehouse to ensure efficient order fulfillment, inventory control, and proper storage. This includes operating a variety of material handling equipment, assisting other departments as needed, and maintaining a clean, organized, and safe work environment. This role requires accuracy, adaptability, a strong work ethic, and the ability to safely operate in a fast-paced setting.

Shift: 1st Shift – M-F 6:00am-2:30pm CST

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
  • Operate various material handling equipment such as but not limited to stand up/sit down forklifts (propane/electric).
  • Safely transport inventory and finished goods to designated locations within the warehouse.
  • Prep warehouse areas for order processing.
  • Pick, palletize, wrap, and stage orders in designated outbound areas.
  • Verify and confirm counts of received goods from transfer trucks and containers.
  • Match packing slips to purchase orders and receive inventory into the warehouse management system.
  • Tag and label received goods properly for put away and tracking.
  • Assist order processing and production departments with inventory needs and delivery of completed orders.
  • Load and unload trailers at designated docks.
  • Process daily assignments accurately and meet production and quality standards.
  • Ensure all equipment is returned, stored, and charged at end of shift.
  • Maintain clean and organized work areas, sweeping floors and managing waste as necessary.
  • Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
  • Help unload containers and support other departments when required.
  • Maintain positive, professional communication with coworkers and leadership.
  • Process outbound UPS orders
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:
  • Previous warehouse experience preferred.
  • Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work.
  • The ability to work in a physically demanding warehouse environment – continuously lifting and moving up to 50-100lbs.
  • The ability to meet fast-paced productivity goals and standards.
  • Reliable transportation to and from work

Based on individual states’ employment laws, the salary range for this position is $20.00 per hour.  Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each candidate, including experience and location.

Tranzonic

Founded nearly a century ago, The Tranzonic Companies provides an unsurpassed portfolio of cleaning, maintenance, absorbents and personal protection products. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, the company manufactures and distributes products across multiple industries, including commercial, industrial, institutional and business consumer sectors from food service to automotive to medical. The Knoxville location in Tennessee is the largest manufacturing and distribution facility for The Tranzonic Companies.
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