Job Description

Fork Truck Operator

Ecolab, the leading global developer of premium cleaning, sanitizing and maintenance products and services for the hospitality, institutional and industrial markets is seeking a Fork Truck Operator. This role is responsible for the accurate and timely picking, packing, preparation and shipping of all customer orders. Additionally, the role is responsible for accurate material handling and cycle count functions.

What's in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do:

• Uses various pieces of equipment including stand-up forklift (manual pallet jack, electric pallet jack, reach truck and propane lift) to move pallets
• Examines all packaging and contents of items for quality
• Verifies all packaging information against the packing list
• Coordinates with other departments such as customer service, production, instant and small pack
• Manages shipping box assembly, induction for packaging and label preparation/application
• Loads trailers with packed boxes and pallets
• Identifies items with a quantity discrepancy and promptly communicates with Supervisor and/or Lead
• Maintains the 5S cleanliness of the picking area and pulls completed shrink-wrapped orders to the dock for packers
• Follows all safety procedures and policies
• Follows all warehouse procedures and policies
• Other duties as assigned

Position Details:

• Plant location: Joliet, IL
• Work week and shift: 6:00 PM 6:00 AM (Week 1: M, T, F, Sa. Week 2: Su, W, Th)
• Compensation: $22.34 per hour

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• 6 months experience in a plant or warehouse
• 6 months experience operating a stand up forklift
• No immigration sponsorship offered for this role

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift and carry 50lbs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous SAP experience
• Good communication and time management skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team

The pay rate for this role is $22.34 per hour. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Ecolab provides the following benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, auto insurance, home insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, short-term and long-term disability, 401k, pension plans, retirement health care benefits, short-term incentives, vacation (12 days), holidays, parental leave, employee stock purchase plans (Full-Time Associates), discount on day care services and caregiver services, adoption assistance, group legal services, employee assistance program, employee discount program, and education assistance program, on-Site childcare and fitness facilities may be available at select Ecolab locations.

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

• Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
• Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

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