Forklift Operator (Morton, IL, US) presso AGCO Corporation - Your Agriculture Company

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our every day. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

We are seeking a reliable and safety-conscious Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating forklifts and other material handling equipment to load, unload, move, and store products within the warehouse.

Your Impact

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other equipment to move, stack, load, and unload materials
• Transport goods within the warehouse to/from storage, staging, or various work areas
• Perform daily equipment inspections and report mechanical issues or safety concerns
• Accurately pick, pack, and prepare products for shipment according to company standards
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed including order fulfillment, cycle counts, and housekeeping tasks
• Follow all company safety guidelines, OSHA standards, and warehouse procedures

Your Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of warehouse, distribution, logistics, or material handling experience preferred
• Ability to operate equipment such as pallet jacks and forklifts
• Must be able to obtain forklift operator certification within first 29 days
  
  

Your Compensation

This position will pay within the range of $37,440-$45,760, based on experience. 

Your Benefits

Available benefits include health care and wellness plans, dental and vision plans, flexible and virtual work options (where available), 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, health savings and flexible spending accounts, reimbursement for continuing education, life insurance, and other supplemental insurance plans.

Your Workplace

You will work onsite at our Morton facility to team up with your wonderful AGCO PTx colleagues.

This position is based in a warehouse/distribution environment where temperature may very. This role is fast-paced and physically active, requiring regular lifting, bending, pushing and pulling, as well as standing and walking for extended periods. Team members must be comfortable working around warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks while following all safety procedures. Some overtime, weekend, or holiday hours may be required based on business needs.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures and perspectives.

Join our extraordinary team today and apply now!

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.