Forklift / Material Handler

Precision Resource seeks Forklift / Material Handers to join our well-established Vernon Hills, IL manufacturing division supporting production needs both on and off forklifts. We’re a small-medium sized division of our solid, privately held, global company that innovates and manufactures a high volume of metal parts for automotive, aerospace, hardware and other industries.

• 4-day work week, Mon-Thur, plus some overtime availability.
• Generous PTO supporting our work-life balance culture.
• Opportunity to learn multiple areas of the operation, and tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation package with excellent benefits.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Collaborative culture with a pproachable, positive leaders across all departments.
• Smaller company culture with the best features of being a part of our larger company.

Essential Duties

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts safely and proficiently.
• Supply and remove large coils, pallets, parts, and machine tools to/from workstations.
• Work involves material movement both off and on forklifts.
• Read and accurately update material movement records manually and using computer.
• Weigh/Record/Empty scrap containers and deliver to outside scrap hoppers.
• Load / Unload trailers safely with forklift or pallet jacks.
• Label and stage material in racks according to job priorities using overhead hoist.
• Maintain housekeeping wherever possible.
• Very reliable and punctual attendance .
• Apply self-motivation to achieve excellent productivity starting at $19-$21 hourly with annual pay increases and bonus potential.

Qualification

• High School graduate or equivalent with ability to read, write, and communicate in English, Bilingual preferred but not required, and use basic math.
• One year minimum safe forklift driving experience required, ideally including loading and unloading trucks.
• Ideally, experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift or move up to 45 pounds safely.
• Ability to accurately apply basic computer data entry level skills.
• Absolutely reliable attendance, great energy, and attentive.