Forklift Driver 1
Apply now »Date: Oct 23, 2026
Location: Romeoville, IL, US
Company: Mondi AG
About Mondi
At Mondi, we offer packaging and paper solutions designed to support a circular economy. We've grown from a single paper mill to a global leader in sustainable packaging and paper, with our 24,000 employees working across 100+ production sites in more than 30 countries.
We combine strong industrial heritage with continuous drive to innovate and create products that help our customers make more sustainable choices every day.
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to prepare pallets of finished goods to meet shipping requirements and manage pallet movement.
Your Mission
1. Forklift inspections must be performed at the start of each shift. Any required repairs must be
reported to the Logistics Supervisor, Lead, or Manager.
2. Load all outgoing shipments and prepare all required paperwork.
All paperwork must be turned in to the office daily before the end of the shift.
3. Move pallets from the production area to the shipping or drying area.
4. Wrap, strap, and prepare pallets for shipment or storage as directed by the Lead or Management.
5. Strap and wrap stock pallets in the racks.
6. Report pallets as finished, attach pallet tags, and remove all pallets from the Arcomats.
7. Put away stock in the racks and scan it into the appropriate locations.
8. Bring packaging to the Acromat areas as required by the production schedule.
9. Perform housekeeping duties. Notify the Lead or Supervisor of tipped pallets in the racks.
Pick up garbage and bags from the floors, empty the garbage, and sweep the floors daily before the end of shift.
10. Overtime or weekend work will be required when needed and as communicated by Management.
11. Perform other duties as assigned (e.g., train new hires when asked, and complete any other task or
assignment within the scope of the business).
Your Profile
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-5 years of reach forklift experience.
• Disciplined, dependable and resourceful.
• High level of composure and good stress management skills.
Our Offer:
- Hourly Rate of $19.50 per hour.
- Full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance.
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan, fully vested and company match.
- An interesting job withing the packaging & paper industry.
- Opportunities for professional growth.
Benefits: Company retirement; Company sport benefits; Discount for employees possible; Events for employees; Health benefits; Learning & Development; Parking; Workplace accomodations
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