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**Forklift Driver - 1st Shift**

Hach Location Romeoville, Illinois, United States of America Category Supply Chain & Logistics Job Id R1197501 Our career site no longer supports applications submitted via Internet Explorer. For a better experience, we recommend using Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Thank you.

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JOB DESCRIPTION **POSITION SUMMARY:**

The Forklift Driver is responsible for all inbound, warehouse and outbound operations within the distribution center. You will be utilizing a stand-up forklift / cherry picker.

**SCHEDULE:** Monday-Friday 6:00 AM-2:30 PM. Overtime may be required.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

**Inbound Operations**

* Receive stock, verify and transact materials to ensure timely and accurate flow of materials into the facility. Verifies versus pack lists/truck bills and/or work orders for accuracy.

* Enters appropriate information into Lot Tracking System (LOTS) to maintain quality records and traceability

* Processes customer returns.

* Prepares customer replacement parts and repack parts.

* Addresses and responds to material non-conformance/GCSs as required.

* Communicates with Buyer(s) if materials arrive in suspect condition. Must use good judgment to determine if materials should be refused due to damage.

**Warehouse Operations**

* Retrieve, stock, and verify materials in high bay warehousing environment for timely fulfillment of internal and external customer orders.

* This position uses industrial material handling equipment typical of high bay warehousing.

* Prepares materials and delivers materials to designated locations using manual or powered equipment.

* Inspects material for conformance to standards. Inspects for visible damage to materials.

* Performs cycle count duties for assigned inventory items.

* Accurately perform computer transactions to ensure product availability for customer orders.

* Pick all customer orders to attain quality and On-Time Delivery (OTD) goals.

* Replenish stock locations as required to fill customer orders.

* Pick components to fill internal customer orders.

**Outbound Operations**

* Verify items ensuring order accuracy.

* Audit and inspect orders before staging and shipping. Audits include checking for proper labeling and verifying that the documents match the cartons packed.

* Pack pallets for ground, air, and sea transport.

**General**

* Comply with company safety & housekeeping policies.

* Complete daily & weekly 5S.

* Complete daily reports, audits and cell boards

* Participate in meetings, projects (planning and implementation), Kaizens, cross training, and assist in training of new employees.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

**QUALIFICATIONS:**

* High School Diploma or GED required.

* Must have 6 months or more of forklift experience.

* Prior distribution experience is a plus.

* Inventory Management experience is a plus (i.e., inventory transactions, cycle counting, & material handling).

* Requires associate to pass fork truck driving test.

**Skills:**

* Basic math. and reading skills, along with legible handwriting are required.

* Legible handwriting.

* Accurate keyboard data entry.

* Ability to problem solve.

* Requires associate to pass fork truck driving test, and ability to maintain good driving record.

* Requires high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

* High level of mental attention.

* Must be able to interact and communicate effectively with a wide range of personalities.

* Must have good hand/eye coordination.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is constantly required to stand/or sit (select locations, see below), squat, turn/twist, reach, use hands to: finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to walk, climb, balance, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch or crawl, and talk, hear, and smell.

The employee must frequently lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 pounds and/or occasionally lift, carry, push or pull up to 75 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures and work space restrictions.

The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud.

Employees will be required to wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include: eye, hearing and respiratory protection, protective smock, steel toe shoes, gloves, hard hats, or face shields.

*The duties listed in job descriptions are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. The purpose of this description is to assist in ADA compliance and is not intended for other purposes such as collective bargaining, or compensation.*

**PRE-EMPLOYMENT TESTING:**

External hiring into this position is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check and possible credit history review.

When you join us, youll also be joining Danahers global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, youll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful tools and the stability of a tested organization.

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistanc

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