Hauler - Fork Lift
Our employees are the reason for our success. It’s our culture of connectedness, peer to peer accountability, high performing teams and continuous improvement approaches that identify Skender as a best place to work. Culture is a critical driver to support morale and productivity and we are committed to the investment of our talent through continuous learning and ongoing coaching without micromanaging. Our focus has always been our people and we continually develop ways to further their advancement and knowledge of our industry.
Now with groundbreaking modular capabilities, Skender is leading an industry revolution—delivering the most fully integrated offering in the business. It’s cutting-edge design, manufacturing, and construction: all unified under a single process. Skender is currently seeking an experienced Hauler to join our impressive group of talented employees on our manufacturing team.
Responsibilities
A hauler at Skender is responsible for performing tasks involving physical labor for modular manufacturing; including the packaging, inventory, and transportation of products and materials.
• Safely and efficiently transport material throughout the facility using lift trucks.
• Perform a variety of tasks involving manual labor, including but not limited to unloading, receiving, and unpacking material, and checking receipts against purchase
order for proper shipment, shortages, damage, or defects.
• Prepare appropriate paperwork for shipments, transfer, receipts, and pick-ups.
• Package modular inventory to prevent damage during transit.
• Maintain a clean job site: pick up all tools and equipment and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
Qualifications
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the knowledge and ability to perform the work. High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous forklift experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with inventory management preferred.
• Some experience working within a distribution, manufacturing or warehouse facility/warehouse.
Work Environment
• Union Shop.
• Regularly works in conditions that include exposure to dust, cold, heat, or humidity.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or carry objects, use abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support over time without fatigue.
• Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination.
• Noise level is generally loud.
• Must be able to quickly move arms and legs.
• Excellent stamina is required.
Benefits section
Our nurturing atmosphere is the catalyst for providing our employees with the best health insurance options and we continually make this a top priority. Our teams are our greatest assets, and our commitment to our people has always run deep. We pay 75% of the premium for health insurance, and 100% of the premium for both dental & vision insurance. Our benefits package also includes a union pension as well as additional union perks.
EEO
Skender encourages a diverse and inclusive environment. We believe that hiring those with different experiences and backgrounds, ultimately enhances our expertise as an organization. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The Skender Approach
Skender is revolutionizing how the industry builds. Rooted in our history of innovation, we are unifying design, construction, and manufacturing into a single source of truth. It all begins with a collaborative team and a culture of respect. And that allows us to deliver a client experience that's unlike any in the business.
Skender has been consistently recognized for its growth, strategic business strategy and outstanding commitment to employees. Recent accolades include:
• Best Places to Work | Crain's Chicago Business
• Top Contractors in America | Engineering News-Record
• Top Builders in the U.S. | Building Design + Construction
• General Contractor of the Year | Coalition for United Community Action
• Interior Contractor of the Year | Greater Chicago Food Depository
• Fast Fifty Company | Crain’s Chicago Business
• Largest Privately Held Company | Crain’s Chicago Business
• 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for | National Association for Business Resources
• Best Places to Work in Illinois | Daily Herald Business Ledger