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Hoist Operator 2

Buffalo Grove, IL, us💼 Full-time💰 $17–$17🗓 2026-09-22 → 2026-09-26

Core

Operates hoists and forklifts to move finished products for shipping or storage, stage materials, and maintain inventory within a manufacturing environment.

Role type

Hoist Operator 2 (Forklift/Clamp Truck)

Builds

Shipping and storage logistics for manufacturing paper by-products and finished goods

Domain

Manufacturing / Supply Chain

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

Forklift and clamp truck operation, load balancing and weight estimation, narrow aisle navigation, battery maintenance, hazardous waste handling, lock-out/tag-out procedures, inventory management

Preferred skills

Experience with railroad car loading/unloading, ramp driving, advanced control handling for lifting/lowering/tilting

Technologies

Forklift trucks, clamp trucks, battery systems, LP/Propane systems

Responsibilities

Operate equipment to move finished product for shipping or storage; stage product to be moved or shipped; rack unused supplies and maintain inventory; transport and process manufacturing paper by-products; perform routine daily inspections on hoist and report maintenance needs; empty trash hoppers and perform housekeeping duties; adhere to safety policies including hazardous waste handling and lock out-tag out rules

Seniority

Entry to Mid-level, hands-on IC

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