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3rd shift Forklift Operator

Morton Industries LLC

Morton Industries LLC

United States · Morton, IL, USA
USD 19-26 / hour
Posted on Apr 11, 2025

Job Details

Morton North - Morton, IL
Full Time
$19.00 - $26.00
Less than 10%

Forklift Operator

Integrity In Action

We do the right thing, even when no one is looking.

Focused on Team Success

We achieve company goals through camaraderie and serving together.

Driven to Deliver

We fulfill our commitments with exceptional effort.

Consistent Progress

We are dedicated to the ongoing improvement of our people and processes.

Professional Authenticity

We bring excellence using our individuality.

Join the best team around!

Through nearly 80 years, Morton Industries has built a reputation for excellence in tube, sheet, and enclosure fabrication. From supplying established off highway OEMs to brand new startups and everything in-between across the globe, your expertise makes a mark on history.

With 5 facilities across the United States to better serve our customers, we maintain a consistent culture of team success. As a part of Morton Industries, you will be a part of a highly valued team of experts with limitless opportunity. Our professional authenticity drives our unique dedication to ongoing improvement of our people, valuing both your needs and the needs of our customers.

Morton Industries is hiring for a 1st and 3rd shift Forklift Operator! Morton also pays a 15% shift premium!

Morton offers:
Low Insurance Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision
Short Term and Long-Term Disability
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident Coverages
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Company Paid Life Insurance
401K Match
Paid Bereavement

SUMMARY

Operates industrial truck or other conveyance apparatus within and between departments, buildings, and yard areas. Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials, including in-process and finished product. Keeps designated work areas supplied with material.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Loads/unloads inbound and outbound trucks. Distributes materials as directed.
  • Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
  • Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
  • Inventories materials on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
  • Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
  • Preforms pre-operational check of equipment, recharges batteries, and replaces liquefied gas tank.

Morton Industries, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent