Forklift Operator Job at Jel Sert Manufacturing, West Chicago, IL

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  • Jel Sert Manufacturing
  • West Chicago, IL

Job Description

The responsibilites of the Forklife Operator is to safely operate powered material handling equipment as required by assigned department.

*This position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.

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**MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

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  • Must follow Jel Sert safety procedures, GMP requirements and work instructions.

  • Pick and load product onto trailers as specified on bill of lading paperwork.

  • Unload and stage product and/or materials from trailers as specified on bill of lading paperwork.

  • Set up and remove production materials from production lines.

  • Transport finished product from production lines.

  • Report any safety and quality issues to shift supervisor and/or lead.

  • Perform other work as required such as performing accurate cycle counts.

  • May be required to perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

  • Work independently with minimal supervision.

  • Keep work area(s) clean and free of safety hazards.

**FOOD SAFETY/QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Follow applicable work procedures and instructions; final inspection of product and trucks (Distribution Center) and monitor quality control points (QCP's).

Backup Redundant

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**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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  • Ability to operate forklift and other similar powered industrial equipment in a safe and efficient manner while causing minimal damage to finished product and materials.

  • Ability to successfully complete forklift certification training and exam.

  • Good oral and written English skills.

  • Complete understanding of GMP and Jel Sert safety procedures and policies.

  • Must be able to correctly follow warehouse management system procedures and utilize related equipment such as scanners.

  • Previous experience in powered industrial equipment preferred, but not required.

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**WORKING CONDITIONS

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  • Manufacturing/Distribution and fast paced environment.

  • A full range of motion is required (reaching and lifting), lifting up to 50 lbs. alone.

  • Standing or sitting for the duration of a shift (8 or more hours).

  • Continuous work.

  • Possible exposures to various odors and dust.

  • Ability to work independently.

  • Mandatory overtime during the week and/or weekend required as necessary.

You should be proficient in:

  • Forklift Licensed

Job Tags

Shift work, Weekend work

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