Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Employer: Staff Management | SMX. With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Have the drive to succeed? **Join the Staff Management | SMX team at Flex-N-Gate, a leading manufacturer, in the Effingham, IL, area as a Forklift Operator!** This is a full-time warehouse opportunity available for 2nd shift. Monday - Friday with overtime as needed. The ideal candidate must have 3-4 years of experience with stand-up and sit-down forklifts. . Perks & Benefits: Casual Dress Code, Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance, Advancement Opportunities. Shifts: 2nd Shift. Employment Types: Temp to Hire, Full Time. Pay Rate: $22.50 - $23.50 / hour Duties: Forklift Operators will have the following responsibilities and skills: + Transport empty packaging to operators, move full packaging from designated areas, and provide assistance with packaging to press operators. + Place full packaging in the proper areas in the plant or in the outside storage area. Must practice extremely safe driving habits at all times. + Maintain a safe and clean work environment while complying with the departmental procedures regarding safety and environmental policies. + Deliver packaging and materials in a timely and safe manner to the press operators. + Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs. + Constantly sitting while driving and operating a forklift to move product throughout the facility. + Works inside and outside, moving product. May work in adverse weather (cold, heat, rain, etc.) + Frequently climbs in and out of the forklift. Step height to first step is 20 inches; second step is 10 inches. + Must be able to use both hands for safe operation of the forklift. Steering wheel with levers controlled by the right hand. Constant pedaling with the right foot. + At least 50% of the driving of the forklift is backwards. The op