Outdoor Forklift Operator/ Yard Worker

Job DetailsJob Location: Chatsworth, IL 60921Salary Range: $18.25 - $20.50 HourlyJob Shift: FirstAt Prinsco, our yards are where teamwork, safety, and pride in workmanship come together. We’re looking for a Yard Worker who is dependable, safety focused, and ready to contribute to a team that lives our values every day. In this role, you’ll help load and unload products, organize and maintain yard inventory, operate equipment safely, and support drivers and customers with a respectful, professional attitude. You’ll also have opportunities to learn new skills through cross training and continuous improvement initiatives. What we value: We live our mission: To care. To contribute. To solve. That means showing up ready to work, looking out for one another, doing things the right way, and taking pride in the work we do. What we offer: Competitive hourly pay Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match Paid time off and holidays Training and opportunities to grow your skills in a stable manufacturing environment If you value hard work, integrity, teamwork, and safety and want to be part of a company that invests in its people, we’d love to have you join Prinsco. QualificationsQualifications • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required or in the process of completion and a minimum of three months’ work experience. • Effective communication skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms. • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. • Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. • Forklift experience preferred with the ability to achieve a forklift certification. • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consistently, 50 pounds 1/3 of the day, & 75 pounds less than 1/3 of the day. • Using hands and reaching with hands/arms for over 2/3 of the workday. • Standing, walking, climbing, or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling for over 2/3 of the workday. • Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to differentiate colors. • Ability to work in a production environment that is not temperature controlled and occasionally in varying outdoor weather conditions. • Ability to work in a loud noise environment. Universal Expectations • Demonstrate commitment to high personal & professional ethical standards. • Live out Prinsco values through hard work, relationships, humble confidence, and integrity. • Be consistent with our mission: To care. To contribute. To solve. • Build and maintain open, honest working relationships with others, set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. • Work safely in all tasks, with all required tools and equipment. • Maintain good housekeeping, including a clean, organized, and safe work area. • Wear all required PPE, complying with all safety regulations and procedures. Why Join Prinsco                                          Competitive Pay Career Growth: Clear pathways into advanced technical and leadership roles Training & Development: We invest in your success at every level Strong Safety Culture: Work in a team that prioritizes doing the job right 401(k) with Company Match Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits Generous Paid Time Off Join a company that meets you where you are—and helps you grow into where you want to be. Disclaimer: This job description reflects essential functions and may evolve based on business needs.