1st Shift - Forklift Operator (M-F 5:30am-2pm)

CJ Logistics Corporation; Illinois; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Forklift Operator at an innovative logistics company. This role is crucial to our warehouse operations, where you'll safely maneuver forklifts to ensure efficient loading and unloading of products. With comprehensive training and a supportive environment, you'll gain valuable skills and contribute directly to the supply chain's success. Enjoy competitive pay, full health benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a culture that values growth and continuous improvement. Elevate your career with us and be part of something bigger!

Benefits

Full health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

401(k)

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

PTO

Rapid Paid (early payout of hours worked)

Open-door work environment

Opportunities for advancement

Qualifications

• At least six months of recent related work experience.
• Willing to undergo certification with provided training.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts for order fulfillment.
• Load, unload, pick, and consolidate products.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Battery Safety Training

Propane Safety Training

Warehouse Operations

Job description

Lift Your Career to New Heights with CJ Logistics!

As a Forklift Operator, you’re the backbone of our warehouse operations. Safely maneuver forklifts to ensure products are loaded, unloaded, picked, and stored efficiently. Every day, you’ll make a tangible impact on the supply chain, helping us deliver excellence across the globe!

• Pay Range: $19.69 per hour
• Schedule: 1st shift (Mon-Fri 5:30am-2:00pm)

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Safely operate stand-up or sit-down forklifts for order fulfillment.
• Develop expertise in loading, unloading, picking, putting away, and consolidating products.
• Show off your Senior Warehouse Associate skills!
• Perform other related duties as required within your scope of training and expertise.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience: At least six months of recent related work experience.
• Skills: Willing to undergo certification. We provide training for:
• Forklift Operation & Certification
• Battery and Propane Safety Training & Certification
• All required training for Warehouse and Senior Warehouse Associates
• Current CJ Safety & Compliance Training

Work Environment:

This role operates in a warehouse environment—where the action happens!

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Join CJ Logistics and be part of something bigger. With guided training and a supportive team, you’ll have everything you need to succeed. Let’s move forward together!

Pay, Benefits, and More:

• Pay Range: $17.90 per hour
• Competitive compensation package
• Rapid Paid! (Get hours worked paid out before payday)
• Full health insurance (medical, dental, vision), 401(k), Life insurance, tuition assistance, PTO, and more!
• Growing company with a strong performance record
• Open-door work environment
• High-performance culture focused on growth and continuous improvement
• Opportunities for advancement

CJ Logistics About Statement:

At CJ Logistics America, we value diversity, equity, and an inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants who meet most of the criteria to apply, even if they don’t check every box.

We deliver integrated logistics services worldwide, focusing on social responsibility and sustainability, especially in regulated industries like food, healthcare, and automotive.

CJ Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in the E-Verify program where applicable.

This job description is not exhaustive and duties may change at any time without notice.