Material Handler/Forklift Operator

LaCosta
Rockford, Illinois
Full Time

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Job Description

Material Handler/Forklift Operator (Recruiting)

Rockford, IL, United States of America

$19.00 - $19.00

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Overview

LACOSTA Facility Support Services, a minority owned business contractor, has been delivering quality facility services for more than 32 years, helping customers achieve and maintain safe, clean, and efficient environments. We have built a solid record of successful long term strategic partnerships with our customers by bringing innovative and sustainable solutions to their businesses year over year with our process driven approach to create flawless operational delivery.

Better Wages! Better Benefits! Better Training! AND Weekly Pay!

Join our LACOSTA Family of high-performing individuals to help us continue to deliver quality services to our Fortune-100 customers!

Job Skills / Requirements

LACOSTA is looking for an experienced forklift driver, warehouse team member for our site in Rockford, IL.

Shifts Available:

1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday

2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Pay Rate:

$19.00/hr., Paid weekly!

Requirements:

Ensures orderly production and warehouse areas by removing cardboard, pallets, and handling the recycling.
Contributes to orderly operation of materials storage area by assembling totes.
Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.
Operates forklifts, cardboard compactor, auger, and other machinery.
Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean.
Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations.

Qualifications:

Minimum of THREE years of previous forklift operation
Must have previous warehouse experience
Proven experience as a Material Handler, Warehouse Associate or similar position
Organizational Skills
Ability to read and analyze information
Adept to handling multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting deadlines
Excellent time management
Ability to lift heavy materials

Essential Functions:

Ability to wear required PPE (Hi-Vis Safety Vest, Safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes) for entire 8-hour shift.
Must be able to constantly switch from standing/sitting.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Additional Information / Benefits

Pass background checks and drug screening
Physical requirements: walking, standing, reaching, bending, and lifting 40lbs independently.
Wear LACOSTA Shirt, safety glasses, steel-toed boots/shoes, safety vest and long pants.
Remove all jewelry and accessories

We make working for LACOSTA easy, interview today and start work as early as tomorrow! Don't worry, we've got you covered with uniforms, PPE, training and support.

Certification Requirements (All)

Forklift Certification

Additional Information / Benefits