Forklift Operator (Corrugated Packaging Industry)

GenCorr, a TRG company and affiliate of Schwarz Partners is currently seeking a Forklift Operator – 2nd Shift to support our Alsip, IL facility.  The Forklift Operator has responsibility for all activities associated with safely operating and caring for the forklift including operation, cleanup and recommendation of improvements.

The Royal Group’s mission is to provide value-added solutions to the most demanding customers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Operation and care of forklift in a safe manner; must be qualified to properly operate the forklift.
• Assist in training on the operations of forklifts with new hires.
• Maintain neat, orderly, and safe stacks of stock in storage areas and when loading trailers.
• Assist other forklift operators as necessary.
• Complete necessary paperwork in an accurate and timely manner.
• Turn in maintenance work orders to supervision for needed repairs; be proactive in the maintenance of equipment.
• Stretch wrap units, palletize, and use corner protectors as required.
• Adhere to daily production schedule; make recommendations for optimizing the schedule to meet cost, quality, delivery, and service goals.
• Unload trailers as needed while checking product’s quality and quantity.
• Use scanner and tablet to load/unload trucks, bill loads and keep inventory.
• Make regular cycle counts on stock and actively participate with inventories.
• Perform forklift inspections and/or machine cleanup daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Comply with company policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations, including federal and/or state required environmental systems, OSHA Safety and Health rules, and standard operating procedures.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• HS Diploma (or GED) or higher.
• Maintain a current Forklift Operator’s license.

PREFERRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Prior work experience in the corrugated industry.

REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to add, to subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to use tape measure and to use a computer.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours or extended hours.
• Strong work ethic with emphasis on safety.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:

• Required to stand, sit, walk, talk and hear.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts, hot/humid conditions, vibrations.  The environment is usually loud.
• Required to use hands to grasp, handle, or feel and reach.
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.  Twist and/or use upper body. Bend, push, and stretch.
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles.
• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 70 lbs.  Any objects over 50 lbs. will be recommended to be handled by two members.
• Must have specific vision abilities required by this job, including close vision, color vision, distance vision, depth perception and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job:

• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. 
• The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat or cold.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration.
• Specific PPE will be required in certain areas.
• The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. 

AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER, GENCORR OFFERS:

• Year-round employment for job stability.
• Unlimited opportunities for growth, training, and career advancement.
• Exceptional pay and great, affordable benefits (including life, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match and more!).
• A clean facility, featuring state-of-the-art technology.
• A respectful, empowering, team-oriented and employee-friendly environment.
• GenCorr/TRG truly values our employees as our greatest asset and we strive to support both you and your family at work and in life.

If you would like to be part of a forward-thinking team with a family feel, culture of excellence, and customer-focused reliability, we want you to be a part of our team!