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Fork Truck Driver – Ringwood, IL

Kelly Project Services, a managed solution provider and business unit of Kelly Services, Inc., is currently seeking a Fork Truck Driver for a long-term engagement at one of our Global clients in *Ringwood, IL. *This role is a full-time, fully benefitted position. As a KellyOCG employee you will be eligible for Medical, Dental, 401K and a variety of other benefits to choose from. You’ll also be eligible for paid time off, including holiday and paid time off. All Kelly Project Services, employees receive annual performance reviews.

Title: Fork Truck Driver

Location: Ringwood (60072)

Pay: $22 hr; plus benefits and PTO

Hours: M-F 7am-3pm

Duration: long term

As a Fork Truck Driver placed with Kelly Project Services you will be responsible for the following:

Summary:

The Fork Truck Driver will move material within a warehouse and production environment in a safe, accurate and timely manner.

This position will work with packagers, process operators, maintenance tech, production engineer, Logistics personnel in Ringwood operations facility.

Forklift Driver:

• Move material within a warehouse and production environment in a safe, accurate and in a

• timely manner.

• Comply with all site rules and safety requirements.

• Comply with Logistics procedures.

• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

• Inspect pallets prior stacking and un-stacking

• Apply banding/strapping and labeling according to specifications.

• Perform daily forklift and Drexel inspections.

• Obtain raw materials for production per transfer order request.

• Return unused raw materials back to RM Warehouse and identify partial quantities with count tags.

• Track all material movements in SAP for inventory accuracy.

• Separate bags and drums from pallet per transfer order request.

• Re-label drums/pails/totes if needed.

• Operate Forklift, Drexel, scrubber/sweeper drive in and walk behind equipment.

• Perform floor building clean ups by using scrubber/sweeper equipment per the cleaning schedule.

• Perform rounds on a daily basis and fill out the round sheet checklist.

• Perform cycle counts as needed.

• Work with other drivers and production personnel to ensure team spirit and team functionality.

• Other duties as requested by management.

• Notify supervision of all injuries, illnesses, spills and other safety incidents immediately.

• Successfully complete all required EHS Training.

Critical Success Factors:

• Must be able to understand and carry out instructions concerning standardized or non- standardized requirements, methods and procedures.

• Must have sufficient judgment to ask questions when in doubt regarding procedures or instructions.

• Must be able to understand and follow all plant safety and security rules and regulations.

• Must be able to recognize hazards and avoid creating hazards to himself/herself, fellow employees, the general public and the environment.

• Must have ability to do math calculations and read process instructions and material safety data sheets.

• Must be safety-minded and have good housekeeping habits.

• Must actively work to improve the safety performance of fellow employees by giving and receiving feedback on safety.

*Education/Certification/Experience Requirements *

• Must be at least 18 years of age and must have and maintain a valid driver's license

• High school diploma, equivalent, or a satisfactory work record is required

• Must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English.

• Must be able to calculate various measurements using basic math skills.

• Fork Truck operation training will be provided

Physical Requirements:

• With mechanic assist, must be able to manually move 50 pound drums after proper PHYSICAL training.

• Must be able to manually lift and handle a nominal weight of 25kgs (55lbs).

• Ability to wear various types of respirators (cartridge, fresh air, or self-contained). Facial hair around the sealing surface of the respirator is not allowed.

• Must be able to climb ladders and stairs and operate process equipment

• Must be able to operate hand tools, such as pliers, screwdrivers, and scrapers.

• Required to stand up to 90% of working day with frequent walking, intermittent stopping and bending while operating equipment, drumming, etc.

• Must be able to tolerate periodic hot, inside working conditions or cold outside conditions

• Have no known sensitivity or history of skin or respiratory allergies to dust, dirt, or chemicals to which there may be workplace exposure if an allergic reaction could create a safety or health hazard.

• Must be able to wear required protective clothing & equipment.

• Must be able to operate forklifts both manual, (pallet jacks), and sit-down riders.

To learn more about KellyOCG and our Managed Solutions expertise, visit us at kellyocg.com /Solutions/Business-and-Professional Services.

Important information: This position is recruited by a remote Kelly office, not your local Kelly branch. Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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