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Crate & Barrel
Forklift Operator Trainer
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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
Job Description
at Crate & Barrel in Naperville, Illinois, United States Job Description The Forklift Operator Trainer is responsible for instructing new associates on safety protocols, operational processes, and standard operating procedures across various forklift models using Crown-approved training programs. Key duties include delivering certified training, maintaining accurate associate records, and actively monitoring daily floor operations to promote a safe, compliant, and productive work environment. Candidates must stay up-to-date on all safety rules, SOPs, and training materials. A day in the life as a Forklift Operator Trainer… + Uses materials handling equipment to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise or materials stored on various levels throughout the warehouse/crossdock + Responsible for the safe operation of equipment to ensure no damage to merchandise, equipment, or facilities + Performs safety checks on lifts, reporting any damage prior to start and end of shift + Maintains accurate inventory and reports any discrepancies + Performs all routine equipment servicing including, but not limited to attaching a battery charger, replenishing fuel, and checking for safety of operations + Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas + Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business + Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position + Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals What you'll bring to the table… + Basic English Language proficiency + Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position + Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals + Good communication skills + Ability to work in a team environment + Attention to detail We'd love to hear from you if you have… + 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State /