Warehouseman/Forklift Operator

At JA Frate, with 50 years in the transportation industry, we pride ourselves on our on-time delivery and customer satisfaction and our amazing team that makes that happen every day!

When you join the JA Frate team you will receive competitive pay, scheduled increases, 401K plan and comprehensive medical benefits for you and your family. Other benefits include paid Birthday, vacation and holiday.

We are currently looking for a full-time Warehouseman at our McHenry terminal. This candidate will perform implementations, support client needs, enter data, conduct audits, update records and answer inquiries. Position requires the support of internal and external clients and business processes, and will include other activities associated with warehouse operations.

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, some overtime may be required based on work load. No weekends!

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Heavy Forklift operation.
• Assist at Waukegan facility (mileage reimbursed).
• Monitor for problems, taking immediate action where possible and escalating when required.
• Interact with clients, warehouse associates and office personnel, resolve problems, and provide information.
• Perform, organize, and streamline operational tasks to reduce the potential for errors.
• Develop client specific scope of work documentation
• Pick, pack, and ship warehouse orders
• Complete Put-away processes for inbound shipments
• Be an active participant in training and safety programs.
• Adhere to the operational procedures and guidelines as outlined in the procedure manual.
• Pre and post trip inspections on all dock equipment.
• Flexibility to work to ensure 100% customer satisfaction.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and safe environment.
• Performs all other duties as assigned or delegated by supervisor, lead or dispatch.

• Minimum 2 years forklift experience - certification a plus.
• Ability to work and multi-task in fast paced environment.
• Work overtime as required.
• Ability to perform basic math functions such as adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to follow standard operation procedures with little to no oversight
• Enjoy working in a team environment but follow through on own deliverables on a daily basis
• Capable of applying critical thinking skills
• Professional, courteous and cooperative
• Punctual, Reliable and willing to learn
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Must be able to pass a drug screen