Forklift Operator/Material Handler

12 hours ago

Elk Grove Village, Illinois, United States Pioneer Industries International Full time

Pioneer Industries International, Inc. is a private recycling company based in New Brighton, MN with plants in Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas. The companies of Pioneer Industries International, Inc. have provided recycling expertise for more than 100 years.

Pioneer Fibers, Inc. located in Elk Grove Village, IL has an opening for a Forklift Operator on second shift. The hours are Monday - Friday from 6:00am - 2:30pm with flexibility to stay later, if needed.

This position pays $19.00/hr.

Benefits Include

  • Weekly Payroll
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • PTO and Paid Holidays
  • 401k (with company match)
  • Wellness Program

Job Summary

The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial forklift truck to load and unload materials and move them to and from machines, loading docks, into railroad cars and other areas throughout the plant.

Responsibilities/Duties

  • Applies understanding of forklift loading capacity, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items
  • Reports any problems with materials or transportation to supervisor
  • Manages and piles skids, pallets, and other supplies in specified areas
  • Service equipment as needed, reporting mechanical or electrical difficulties to appropriate supervisor
  • Operate equipment in a safe manner utilizing controls and levers
  • Load and unload material utilizing set procedures
  • Ability to enter and exit equipment frequently
  • Ability to lift/move up to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, stand and climb
  • Moving material from one designated area to another in a timely manner
  • Ability to identify paper/plastic grades
  • Adhere to our company safety and employee handbook policies
  • Clean and maintain equipment and work area
  • Utilize a forklift/floor scale
  • Perform pre and post vehicle inspection

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Demonstrate efficient operation of equipment
  • Demonstrate good eye/hand coordination
  • Communication skills
  • Follow instructions as described by supervisor/management
  • Pass drug screen test

Education and Experience

  • Three years of sit-down forklift experience.
  • Satisfactorily pass forklift driving training program or demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test.

Pioneer Industries International, Inc. is an E-Verify employer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Where do you see yourself professionally in the next 2 to 3 years?
  • This position is for second shift, working Monday - Friday from 12:00pm - 8:30pm. Must be flexible to work some overtime, if needed. Minimal overtime. Are you interested in working second shift?

Experience:

  • Sit-Down Forklift : 3 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Elk Grove Village, IL Required)

Work Location: In person

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