VNA Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift - Snap-on Inc

Are you looking to start your career with a great company? Do you enjoy driving a forklift in a warehouse environment? A Distribution Associate role at Snap-on could be for you! Snap-on’s Product Center is currently hiring certified VNA forklift drivers for 3rd shift positions in our Crystal Lake warehouse (core hours are Sunday through Thursday from 10:00 pm to 6:30 am plus overtime). The VNA drivers will operate order pickers and swing reach trucks, both of which operate on a wire-guided system. 

As part of the Snap-on team, you will be joining an extraordinary company that has been the industry standard for over 100 years! As part of our team, you will not only provide superb service to our customers but enjoy the benefits of working for an extraordinary company. Our benefits package is one of the best in the industry. 

Snap-on is more than the premier global tool and equipment manufacturer; we are a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of complex equipment and systems solutions. We take pride in a clean and safe work environment and our team members create a great place to work every day. 

Benefits and Perks

• Starting wage = $18.51 per hour; 3 months = $20.01; 6+ months = $21.55 (plus $0.60 shift premium for 3rd shift hours)
• $1.50 per hour premium for certified VNA drivers
• Full medical with options for dental and vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401k with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Employee Tool Purchase Program
• Pension
• Start with 10 paid vacation days, 3 floating holidays and 1 week paid sick time (time off is accrued based on hire date)
• Annual raises and bonuses (dependent on profitability of the business)

• Transport materials to different locations within the facility.
• Optimize loads to ensure operational efficiency.
• Secure loads to the machine before transportation.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment and any fall arrest equipment.
• Operate and manage technical equipment.
• Manage inventory by utilizing RF scanning equipment.
• Pick orders for shipment.
• Identify workplace safety hazards.
• Adhere to safety management standards.

• High school diploma/equivalent or at least 1 year of relevant experience. 
• Ability to work 3rd shift hours plus mandatory overtime.
• 6+ months of warehouse and forklift experience.
• Valid VNA forklift certification.
• Must be willing to operate VNA forklifts where you will be raised up to 25 ft. in the air.
• Ability to work with others.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Proficiency in operating technical machinery and RF scanners.
• Attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to read, write, and do simple math.
• Great interpersonal communication skills.
• Dependable and flexible.

Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V