Forklift Operator - 1st Shift Job at Neovia Logistics

Neovia Logistics Joliet, IL 60436

For over 20 years, Neovia has partnered with leading companies in the automotive, industrial, aerospace, and technology sectors to solve complex logistical challenges. We work behind the scenes with some of the most recognizable brands in the world to manage, grow, and transform their supply chain operations.
As part of the Neovia team, the work you do keeps vehicles on the road, helps industrial leaders operate safely, and supplies essential businesses in our communities with the goods we all need every day. Grow your career doing work that matters as a crucial member of our safe, organized, and supportive team of professionals.

Role:
Responsible for the safe, effective operation and servicing of mechanical, motorized, and/or electrical equipment in the facility's work environment including but not limited to forklifts, dollies, hand trucks, etc. Responsible for the safe movement of goods to or from various locations. Responsible for a sound knowledge of logistics and supply chain, materials management, and distribution/transportation processes and policies to meet the business requirements.

Benefits (U.S. Only):
  • Pay to start at 18.50/hr. with shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shift
  • Paid time off and holiday pay.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Telemedicine and wellness programs.
  • 401k, life insurance, disability, and EAP.
  • Opportunities and training to grow your career with Neovia.

Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for the safe operation of equipment during material handling and warehousing as required in the receiving, processing, storing, moving, and shipping of parts, materials, equipment, and supplies.
  • Responsible for the safe operation of equipment while moving material.
  • Responsible for the safe operation of equipment while entering and exiting trailers.
  • Responsible for the safety of all personnel within given safety zones of operating equipment.
  • Demonstrate lead and assist in work from a variety of source documents to verify quantities, parts, destinations, and timing prior to material movement.
  • Demonstrate, lead and assist in the use of machines for weighing, banding, wrapping, and packaging.
  • Responsible for the safe operation, and servicing of mechanical, motorized, and/or electrical equipment in the facilities work environment.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • 1+ years of relevant experience.
  • Basic mathematical skills.
  • Ability to read/write and interpret documents.
  • Warehouse experience preferred.
  • Sit-down forklift experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:
  • Requires frequent walking, carrying, reaching, standing, and stooping.
  • Requires lifting/lowering, pushing, or pulling of various items of varying weight.
  • Requires work from heights of up to 20 feet from the floor.
  • Requires work in an environment with frequently changing temperatures.

Additional Information:
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills are necessary to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, and other business areas.
  • Working knowledge of computerized applications (word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation software, email).

Neovia Logistics considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.



About Neovia Logistics:

Neovia is a global leader in third-party logistics, operating more than 100 facilities in 20 plus countries across six continents. For over 30 years, Neovia has combined an OEM mindset with real-world innovation to partner with, and solve complex logistics challenges for, leading companies in the automotive, industrial, aerospace and technology sectors.




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