Forklift Driver

at Insight North America, Inc in Hanover Park, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Requisition Number: 97740
Position Overview
The truck line forklift operator is responsible operating a fork lift for the purpose Receiving and Locating product, moving, filling customer orders and delivering them to truck line shipping in a manner that meets company standards for safety, security and productivity. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. Also, this position is responsible for performing a quality control check of the entire order ensuring that it is accurate. Teammates will follow all Insight policies and procedures. Each person is accountable for meeting or exceeding individual and / or departmental metrics.
What you'll do at Insight
Complete off-loading of daily shipments and stage them properly on receiving floor.
Accurate counts and documentation of inbound deliveries
Documentation and performing of proper maintenance on all forklifts.
Maintain cleanliness of work area.
Adhere to safety standards, immediately correcting or reporting any unsafe conditions.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Immediate removal of product from the Receiving docks as soon as the Receivers has processed it.
Immediate location of product into their respective areas after verifying part numbers and counts.
Accurate documentation and input of information into computer system.
Adhere to safety standards, immediately correcting or reporting any unsafe conditions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Efficiently pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is picked, packed and shipped
Weigh orders, inspect and load trucks
Assemble various types of merchandise for shipment.
Transport orders to the truck line staging area with fork lift truck
Label, mark and shrink wrap orders as requested
Ensure that order item quantity and item types are accurate
Ensure that fork lift trucks are operated safely
Operates hand jack, shrink wrapping equipment and fork lift truck
Process orders on PC or handheld scanning unit
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area
Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse
Conduct operations in a manner which promotes safety
Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards
What you'll need to join Insight
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum of 6 months warehouse experience and 1 year experience with Crown stand-up and sit-down Fork Lifts.
Light to moderate lifting required - Ability to lift up to 50lbs. consistently
Must have knowledge of receiving, warehouse and safety procedures and some computer experience
Must have the ability to multitask with strong organization and time management skills
Must be able to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints within a timely fashion.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a teammate 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 regularly required to, stand, sit, walk; talk, hear, and operate a computer, telephone, keyboard and material handling equipment; reach, stoop and kneel.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements due to computer work.
Light to moderate lifting is required - Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. consistently
Regular, predictable attendance is required; including quarter-driven hours as business demands dictate.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a teammate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to work in a warehouse environment which includes, but not limited to:
Moderate noise (conveyor system, etc.)
Ability to work safely around moving equipment such as forklifts, moving conveyors etc.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to work in changing climate environments, i.e., cold during winter months and heat during summer months.
The position described above provides a summary of some the job duties required and what it would be like to work at Insight. For a comprehensive list of physical demands and work environment for this position, click here.
Insight is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,... For full info follow application link.

Insight is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law