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Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Y-Axis
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Forklift Operator 1 - 2nd Shift

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Feb, 26

20.0

Posted On

09 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Forklift Operation, Material Handling, Inventory Management, Loading, Quality Checks, Safety Compliance, Good Manufacturing Practices, Documentation, Continuous Improvement, Housekeeping, Team Collaboration, Hazmat Rules, Warehouse Management System, Physical Stamina, Chemical Handling, Problem Solving

Manufacturing

Description

Forklift Operator - Second Shift - 3:00PM to 11:30PM $20.00 - Second Shift Differential $0.50 We are KIK! We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 20 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Europe, Asia, UK, Australia, New Zealand, and South Africa.

We are known by our portfolio of over 40 brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), Bio Guard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals, and Prestone® and Holts® automotive performance chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America for store‑brand (“private label”) bleach and a leading private label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general purpose cleaning and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,500 employees drive our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics. Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of “One KIK” values – a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer‑focused, profit‑motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

Essential

Job Functions

Perform any of the following activities at various levels of speed as directed by the Team Leader:

  • Safely Operate Forklift and material handling equipment.
  • Perform inventory functions including but not exclusive to:
    Cycle counts, physical inventory, product checks.
  • Load and receive materials from trailers.
  • Load, store, move materials in and out of racking.
  • Perform loading documentation process in accordance with Hazmat rules.
  • Operate and use plant’s warehouse management system/RFID.
  • Perform packing/quality checks and documentation as required.
  • Hand stack palletized product as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of the facility.
  • Be responsible for the final quality of every unit that is placed into a customer's shipper. If unsure of the quality standard required, there is a responsibility to check with the Team Leader before packing questionable product.
  • Be responsible for the safety and housekeeping in the immediate work area. Help to clean and report any unsafe conditions to your Team Leader or Supervisor.
  • Participate in Continuous Improvement activities.
  • Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards, and follow all plant policies and procedures.
  • Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Able to visually concentrate, remain alert, and listen intensely for extended periods of time.
  • Able to stand, sit, lift, bend, crouch, reach and climb consistently for twelve hours.
  • Able to grasp and manipulate a variety of packaging components (ie. sprayers, bottles, caps)
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English.
  • Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations.
  • Must be able to lift 45lbs. from floor to shoulder level.
  • Must be able to work overtime where necessary.
  • Minimum of 2 years forklift experience.
  • Must be able to safely operate the forklift around co‑workers, other forklifts, and mechanical and electrical equipment for up to 12 hours.
  • Possibility of working around unpleasant odors.
  • Working in non‑temperature‑controlled environment, including high temperatures and humidity for extended periods of time.
  • Possibility of working around high noise levels, depending on location.
  • Constant interaction with a variety of chemicals and chemical products.
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