Job Description

On behalf of Hickory Farms, Noor is currently seeking reliable, motivated Double Deep Reach Stand-Up Forklift Operators for the Hickory Farms Distribution Center in Joliet, IL. The prime function of this position is to operate the Double Deep Stand-Up 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 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.

• Having good eye-hand-foot coordination

Qualifications:

• 1-2 year related Double Deep Reach Stand UP Forklift driving experience required along with picking experience.

• Consent to a Drug Screen and Background Check.

• Successful completion of Hickory Farms’ Forklift Driver Training and Certification program.

• 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.

Pay Rate: $19.50 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The Company is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race (including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender (including gender identity and gender expression), age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves (requesting or approved for leave under the Family and Medical Leave Act or state law such as the California Family Rights Act), domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

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