FORKLIFT OPERATOR FULL TIME: STAND UP FORKLIFT

WORKS 6 DAYS A WEEK, 9-10.5 HOURS A DAY

Start a career with a company that knows our employees are critical to our success. 100+ years ago we started as a family-owned butcher shop in the Chicago area and have grown to be one of the largest food processing companies in the world. As our companies grows – we want you to join and grow with us. At the West Chicago plant, we produce hamburger patties for McDonald's and plant based patties for Burger King. We are hiring immediately for full time Forklift operators.  

Our team is made up of more than 20,000 employees in 18 countries. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We believe that every person can make a difference. If you are looking to make a real impact in your career, OSI is the place for you.

WHY JOIN US?

We know that you make a difference. So we strive to make a difference in your life as well with the competitive pay and benefits you'd expect from an industry leader, plus:

• Appreciation Pay of $1.00/hour more every week if you work your scheduled shifts in that week
• Annual merit increases and additional wage rate increases throughout the year based on skills testing
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Overtime Availability
• 401(k) matching and profit sharing programs
• Generous vacation package, sick days and paid holidays
• Legal service benefit available 
• Company Paid term life and AD&D insurance
• Great potential for growth with internal promotions
• Tuition reimbursement program available

WHAT WILL YOU DO:

You will be working in our meat processing facility as a burger packer. This includes packing the product into boxes, weighing the boxes after the product is packed, etc. You can also expect to:

• Load finished product onto trailers; using the oldest product first based on date stamps
• Unload raw materials from trailers
• Reconcile shipments; loaded/unloaded weight minus tare weights
• Inspect incoming raw product
• Monitor temperature of each incoming load using temperature probes
• Clean the dock area by sweeping and mopping as necessary
• Clean and sanitize selected trailers
• Calibrate the floor scale
• Calibrate the temperatures probes
• Maintain the forklift battery; recharge; report all damaged or malfunctioning equipment to Supervisor
• Inspect outgoing trailers for proper temperature prior to departure
• Operate spotting tractor to move selected trailers around the yard
• Notify Quality Assurance of new raw product arrival
• Perform inventory count of freezer and cooler
• Receive and distribute UPS shipments
• Keep work area clean
• Lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Perform related duties as assigned

Personal Protective equipment Provided (BOOTS, FROCKS, BUMP CAPS, EARPLUGS) 

Required Skills

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3-6 months on the job training closely supervised by Group Leader
• Certified Forklift Driver
• English speaking skills (Bilingual helpful)

 OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.

Required Experience

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• 3-6 months on the job training closely supervised by Group Leader
• Certified Forklift Driver
• English speaking skills (Bilingual helpful)

 OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.