Certified Forklift Driver - 3rd shift

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Fresh Express is looking for Forklift Drivers to join our Shipping Team!

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Come on by our Streamwood location Monday – Friday to apply, take a tour and learn why Fresh Express is the place for you!

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Fresh Express is a nationwide food manufacturing company specializing in fresh ready to eat salads and everything you need salad kits. We can be found in your local grocery stores across the nation.

From growing to harvesting to processing to the store shelves, Fresh Express takes care of it all. At Fresh Express, we are passionate about providing fresh, high quality food. With 11 growing regions and 5 regional processing plants, we are able to keep your salad as close to you as possible guaranteeing freshness with every leaf.

We don’t just meet industry standards – we exceed industry standards.

JOB SUMMARY

The Warehouse Associate is responsible for using a forklift, walker or hand jack to move materials within the warehouse, which may include raw product, dry goods, or finished goods. This position is responsible for following proper procedures for product rotation and flow through the warehouse. The incumbent is also responsible for all documents and procedures required for this function. He or she will also perform the task of picking and loading all orders via the Voice system. Utilization of this system is designed to limit discrepancies making their way to the customer. Incumbent will be proficient in the usage and troubleshooting of the Voice system to achieve this goal. The Warehouse Associate will be asked to maintain a safe level of speed when picking the assigned orders. The Warehouse Associate will be asked to either stage the order in an assignment area on the warehouse floor or to load the order directly into an assigned trailer.

DAY TO DAY RESPONSIBILITES

• Inspect powered jacks/powered trucks for operating conditions and safety
• Operation of powered jacks/powered trucks and stand-up forklifts
• Compliance to SOP's, Safety, and all other Fresh Express policies
• Accurate, timely and efficient workflow for all assignments
• Perform all documentation required for function being performed
• Maintain clean and orderly work area, including all dock areas, raw and finished coolers
• Communicate with assistant/supervisors, clerks, production, and QA as needed
• Ensure warehouse cleanliness
• Perform other duties as required or assigned
• Use voice system to pick and load orders
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position

PHYSICAL DEMAND

Employee is required to stand for prolonged periods of time (duration of the shift, 10 hours or more); perform repetitive motions throughout shift such as: push/pull/lift and move up to 25 pounds, bend continuously, & reach with hands and arms; occasionally crouch, kneel, stoop and/or crawl to pick up product. This position requires ability to keep up in a fast-passed environment. *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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This is a fast-passed manufacturing warehouse setting. Employee is routinely exposed to wet/cold conditions of roughly 34 degrees Fahrenheit. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud, which requires hearing protection.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Forklift certification preferred
• Food industry experience
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment
• Experience meeting or exceeding high internal/external customer expectations
• Past experience working in a cold environment
• Previous Warehouse experience strongly preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish and/or English/Polish
• Past experience working in a Voice order picking environment

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Self-motivated individual who requires minimal supervision and direction
• Must possess basic math skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast pace environment
• Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and overtime
• Must be 18 years of age

*Fresh Express is an Equal Employment Opportunity company

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location