Lift Truck Specialist

Company Overview Why Choose Us? Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Novolex manufacturing and sourcing expertise spans a diverse range of substrates including resin, paper, molded fiber, aluminum and more. We provide customers a broad array of stock and customized solutions with 120 product categories, 250 brands and over 39,000 SKUs. Our Sustainability Commitment The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives. Job Description

Lift Truck Operator- HIRING IMMEDIATELY - Bridgeview, IL

Pay range is $23.69 to $25.11 an hour - paid weekly

Monday - Friday: 8 hr day shift

The Lift Truck Operator (Inventory) is responsible for the safe and accurate movement, storage, and tracking of raw materials and finished goods in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role supports inventory accuracy through material handling, cycle counting, SAP transactions, and inventory control activities while maintaining compliance with all safety standards, operating procedures, and company policies.

Material Handling & Warehouse Operations Safely operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up reach trucks, and other powered industrial equipment. Move, transfer, stage, store, and retrieve raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility. Perform all material movements with a high degree of accuracy, accountability, and adherence to established procedures. Ensure all assignments and material transactions are completed in a timely manner. Support shipping, receiving, production supply, and warehouse operations as required. Maintain organized storage locations and proper inventory rotation practices (FIFO where applicable). Inventory Control & SAP Transactions Support inventory accuracy through daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual inventory activities as assigned. Perform cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts. Execute SAP inventory and load management transactions, including:

Cycle Counts Pick Lists Post Goods Issue (PGI) Inventory transfers and adjustments

Investigate and assist in resolving inventory discrepancies and location variances. Verify material quantities, locations, lot numbers, and product information. Serve as a backup for Inventory Control Lead responsibilities when required.

Safety & Compliance

Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment concerns promptly. Follow all Critical Safety Rules, Standards of Conduct, plant procedures, and company policies. Comply with all OSHA requirements, plant safety standards, truck and railcar safety rules, and attendance expectations. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment. Perform all duties with a strong commitment to safety and operational excellence.

Teamwork & Continuous Support

Provide excellent service to internal and external customers. Work collaboratively with team members and assist others with daily assignments as needed. Build and maintain positive working relationships across departments. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

High school diploma or GED preferred. Minimum of two (2) years of sit-down forklift experience in a manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environment. Minimum of one (1) year of stand-up reach truck experience. Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification. Experience with inventory control processes, cycle counting, and inventory reconciliation.