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Metalex LLC

Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator (STAND UP)

Pay: $45,240/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Libertyville, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 23 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/15/2026

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What they do

A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.

$45,950 / year median in Illinois

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION

WAREHOUSEMAN DEPARTMENT

: Shipping & Receiving

POSITION SUMMARY

: Operate lift trucks and other material handling devices to move materials and finished goods within and between departments and onto trucks.

SHIFTS:

9:00AM to 5:00pm or 10:00AM to 6:00PM Union after 90 day probation

WEEKLY PAY
DUTIES and

RESPONSIBILITIES

: A. Be able to pick orders for shipping from a Sales Order. B. Must be able to package material for shipping in accordance with customer's requirements and applicable procedures. C. Understand the Move Ticket, Material I.D. and Routing systems to ensure proper part identification and delivery of parts within and between departments. D. Perform Forklift Inspection Bi-weekly per applicable safety procedures. E. Know the safety rules that apply to material handling and stacking. F. Skid building as required. G. Required to train other employees. H. Adhere to basic housekeeping of work area; i.e., wood, scrap metal, garbage, liquid spills. I. Comply with all health and safety procedures. J. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Shipping Coordinator.

REQUIRED

SKILLS and

KNOWLEDGE

: A. Verbal and written communication in English. B. Read blueprints. C. Certified Forklift Driver (Sit down & Stand up). D. Knowledge of shipping procedures. E.

Experience in the following:

Skidding and banding material
Calculating shipment weights
Ability to accurately piece and weigh count F.

Knowledge of company policies, procedures, shop and safety rules. G. Understanding of

ISO 9001

2015. H. Basic understanding of inspection equipment as it pertains to material identification. I. As required, ability to perform repetitive bending, kneeling, and lift cumbersome and or heavy objects (up to 50 lbs).

Pay:

$21.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Stand Up Forklift:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Libertyville, IL 60048 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person