Forklift Operator at Sound Seal Inc in North Aurora, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Department: Production

Reports To: Business Manager

General Overview:

We are seeking a technically skilled candidate with excellent attention to detail for the position of forklift operator. Forklift operator will manage inventory among other duties. Forklift operators will need to transport valuable items, requiring diligence and good hand-eye coordination.

This position will be based out of North Aurora, IL.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

General:

• Loading, unloading, shipping, and receiving warehouse items.
• Transporting materials to different locations within the facility.
• Optimizing loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Inspecting for damages on material.
• Identifying workplace safety hazards.
• Adhering to safety management standards.
• Adhering to production schedules.

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• 2 – 3 years of proven forklift experience.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Good organizational skills.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Bilingual a plus but not required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires mobility on and off the forklift daily. The employee is required to communicate with co-workers to be able to perform their duties and responsibilities successfully. Specific vision abilities are required to perform their duties and responsibilities successfully; examples include close vision, distance vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position will have a base working schedule of Monday to Friday 6am to 3:30pm. Overtime and extended daily hours may be required depending on production demand. The person working in this position will be out on the production floor daily. Always maintain company safety standards regarding required personnel protective equipment usage, and safe working practices.

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, including 401(k), holidays, vacations and more. EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled.

Catalyst Acoustic Group Midwest offers a friendly and professional working environment that supports career and personal development that includes a competitive compensation package and comprehensive training programs.

Catalyst Acoustic Group Midwest is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identify or protected veteran status.

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