Experienced Forklift Operator (1st Shift) - Chicago, IL

About the position

The Experienced Forklift Operator at S&C Electric Company plays a crucial role in the manufacturing process by transporting materials within the facility. This position is essential for maintaining the flow of materials necessary for production, ensuring safety and quality standards are met, and supporting the overall mission of the company to protect critical infrastructure. The role offers opportunities for career advancement and professional development within a collaborative and respectful work environment.

Responsibilities

• Use a tugger to deliver materials to dedicated drop-off locations within the manufacturing facility.
• Utilize trigger cards and internal applications to identify where new materials are needed, ensuring accuracy in quantities and proper procedures are followed.
• Complete S&C Forklift certification program, including any required testing and certification hours needed to pass the program.
• Review job orders and part drawings to accurately determine which parts and materials are needed for specific jobs and areas.
• Utilize Oracle ERP to determine part quantities, locations, and receiving history.
• Meet department targets and consistently adhere to quality and safety standards.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
• Work with departmental mentors to gain and apply feedback in pursuit of improved work quality.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• 1+ years of demonstrated experience in a material handling or related role within a manufacturing environment.
• 1+ years of driving a forklift with a safe driving record.
• Ability to operate an electric forklift for indoor and outdoor use.
• Good attention to detail, with the ability to determine accurate order quantities consistently.
• Ability to work independently and meet requirements of assigned materials requests.
• Good communication skills (written and verbal) with the ability to articulate information efficiently and effectively to team members in a variety of production support departments.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to review and respond to requests via internal applications.
• Basic math skills with the ability to calculate quantities and weights.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to understand and complete requests given by team members inside and outside of the department.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring instruments such as scales and calipers.
• Ability and willingness to follow Health Safety & Environment procedures accurately, reporting concerns promptly to the safety action team.
• Proficient in using MS Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement manufacturing principles.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (KSOP)
• Fitness reimbursement
• Paid leaves
• Dependent care FSA
• Basic Life insurance
• Transit benefit
• Annual bonus for individual and company performance
• Paid vacation and 15 paid holidays, including shutdown in summer and winter
• Referral Bonus program
• PPE provided.