Forklift Operator

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | -- | | -- | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | | +-----------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Begin a Career at Edsal | | | | Do you enjoy working with a motivated team? Do you love finding | | creative solutions to new challenges? Are you passionate about | | helping customers succeed? If you answered yes to any of these | | questions, consider a career at Edsal. | | | | At Edsal, our employees set us apart. We have built our reputation on | | having bright, collaborative, honest, and authentic people. These | | people are essential to who we are and how well we perform. If youre | | the best at what you do, we want you. | | | | Edsal Manufacturing is North America's leading designer, | | manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality steel shelving and | | storage solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial | | applications. Founded on Chicagos South Side more than 60 years ago, | | Edsal has grown into a national manufacturing organization with | | operations in Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, and California. | | | | In 2018, Edsal was acquired by Monomoy Capital Partners, a private | | equity firm focused on middle-market manufacturing, distribution, and | | industrial companies. Monomoy partners with its portfolio companies | | to drive operational improvements, strengthen leadership teams, and | | accelerate long-term growth. | | | | Summary of Position | | | | This position is responsible for operating forklifts and other | | material handling equipment to move, load, unload, and store | | materials throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will have | | prior experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment and a | | strong understanding of safe forklift operations. | | | | Shift / Schedule | | | | Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM | | | | Key Responsibilities | | | | Operate a forklift to s fely move raw materials, finished products, | | and supplies throughout the facility. | | | | Load and unload trucksefficiently while ensuring materials are | | properly secured and documented. | | | | Transport materials to and from production lines, storage areas, and | | shipping/receiving docks. | | | | Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA regulations. | | | | Assist with general warehouse duties as needed, including staging, | | organizing, and maintaining a clean work area. | | | | Qualifications | | | | Prior experience operating a forklift in amanufacturing or | | warehouse environmentrequired. | | | | Must have experience loading and unloading trucks using a | | forklift. | | | | Strong attention to safety and detail. | | | | Basic communication and teamwork skills. | | | | Education and Experience | | | | High school diploma or equivalent | | | | 1-2 years of forklift operating experience | | | | Experience working in a fast-paced production or shipping environment | | | | Forklift certification preferred or the ability to obtain | | certification upon hire | | | | Physical Demands | | | | 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. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable | | individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. | | | | Employees in this role are regularly required to stand and/or walk | | for extended periods, often for the duration of a full shift. The | | position requires frequent use of hands and arms to reach, handle, | | grasp, and manipulate materials and tools. | | | | Employees must be able to lift, carry, push, or pull materials | | weighing up to50 poundsand perform repetitive motions involving | | the hands, wrists, and arms. Bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, | | and reaching overhead may also be required. | |