Forklift Operator
Company: Headway Workforce Solution
Location: Joliet
Posted on: June 21, 2022
Job Description:
Headway Workforce Solutions Hiring EventDate: June 18th,
2022Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMCome join us for our job fair which
will feature a food truck, a raffle, and attendees will be able to
interview on site for seasonal jobs at the Hickory Farms
Distribution Center. Get hired on the spot!Interviewing
For:Forklift OperatorJob DescriptionOn behalf of Hickory Farms,
Headway Workforce Solutions is currently seeking reliable,
motivated Forklift Operator positions for the Hickory Farms
Distribution Center in Joliet, IL. This is an exciting seasonal
position starting in June and closing in late December 2022. The
prime function of this position is to operate the Forklift to move
supplies throughout the warehouse.Essential Job Duties Include:
- Safely and efficiently use material handling equipment
(Forklift) to unload, load, pull or move product and supplies
throughout the warehouse.
- Perform daily equipment checks prior to the beginning of
assigned shift, including checking the battery, brakes, lift hook
controls, and fire extinguisher.
- Properly count, wrap, and tag items for receipt and shipment,
assuring the accuracy of shipping & receiving.
- Uses supply tickets to ensure proper location of stock within
the Warehouse Locator System.
- Removes selected items from the slot, using efficient physical
dexterity and depth perception.
- Safely transports finished goods to freezer, cooler and dry
rack locations.
- Responsible for the accuracy of inventory transactions and the
establishment of proper controls in conjunction with the Warehouse
Supervisor.
- Examining products to verify conformance to quality
standards.Physical Demands:Applicants must acknowledge that the
physical demands of this position are required to successfully
fulfill the essential duties of this role.
- Exert up to 50 lbs and/or 20 lbs of force frequently.
- Able to stand up a minimum of 8 hours per day.
- Exposure to frequent temperature changes; cold and warm.
- Must be able to go in and out of cooler and freezer.
- Having good eye-hand-foot coordinationQualifications:
- 1 year related stand up forklift experience preferred
- Consent to a Hickory Farms Drug Screen, Background Check, and
Visual Acuity tests.
- Successful completion of Hickory Farms Forklift Driver Training
and Certification program.
- Experience picking orders utilizing an RF scanner
- Excellent verbal, written, and mathematical skills relevant to
the position.Hours: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM, Monday Friday. Must be willing
to work overtime hours as needed. *Part-time hours are availablePay
Rate: $17 per hourAbout Hickory Farms Hickory Farms has been
committed to providing unique food gift ideas since 1951. For
almost 70 years we ve offered gift baskets and specialty foods that
families across the country enjoy. About Headway Headway Workforce
Solutions is a leading B2B (Business to Business) provider of
workforce solutions with an array of contract-based integrated
services and national staffing solutions. Passionate about our work
and dedicated to our clients, we are committed to exceeding
expectations in the human capital service sector. Headway Workforce
Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,
national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, disability, genetics, or protected veteran status.
In addition to federal law requirements, Headway Workforce
Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing
nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the
company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and
conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,
promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of
absence, compensation, training, tuition assistance, education,
social recreation programs and benefits. Associated topics: crane,
forklift, handler, logistics intern, material handler, stocker,
supply chain, warehouse agent, warehouse intern, warehouseman
Keywords: Headway Workforce Solution, Joliet , Forklift Operator, Other , Joliet, Illinois
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