Job Description
Join our dynamic logistics team in Chicago as a Full-Time Forklift Operator! We're seeking skilled professionals to drive warehouse efficiency while earning competitive pay with consistent overtime opportunities. This role offers stability, growth potential, and a supportive environment where your expertise in material handling is valued.
Why Join Us?
• Competitive hourly wage with 1.5x overtime after 40 hours
• Comprehensive benefits package (health/dental/vision)
• Career advancement programs
• Modern, climate-controlled facility
• Paid training and certification support
Responsibilities
- Operate forklifts (sit-down and stand-up) to move, stack, and organize materials safely and efficiently
- Perform daily equipment inspections and report maintenance needs
- Maintain accurate inventory records using warehouse management systems
- Adhere strictly to OSHA safety protocols and company procedures
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet daily production targets
- Assist in loading/unloading trucks and dock operations
- Train new hires on material handling best practices
Qualifications
- Valid forklift certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days)
- Minimum 1 year of forklift operation experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and stand/walk for 8+ hours
- Strong attention to detail and spatial awareness
- Basic computer literacy for inventory systems
- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen
- Flexibility to work occasional weekends during peak seasons