1st Shift Forklift Operator & Material Handler - Full-Time

Surge Staffing; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time hours

Opportunity for long-term employment

Forklift experience

Job summary

Surge Staffing is hiring Material Handlers / Forklift Operators for 1st shift in Normal, IL. The role involves operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts, loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets, and supporting production and warehouse operations.

RF scanners are used to track inventory, with safety and efficiency emphasized across a fast-paced facility. This full-time opportunity offers weekly pay and potential for long-term employment, with shifts that can be 8–10 hours and occasional

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience required.
• Experience with sit-down or stand-up forklifts preferred.
• Previous warehouse, material handling, shipping, or receiving experience preferred.
• RF scanner experience is a plus.
• Ability to safely lift and move warehouse materials.
• Ability to work 8–10 hour shifts.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow written instructions and safety procedures.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse/manufacturing environment.
• Must be flexible to work different shifts when business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down or stand-up forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trailers and semi-trucks.
• Move, stack, and organize pallets and materials throughout the facility.
• Transport parts and materials to production work areas.
• Stage materials and finished products for production and shipping.
• Use RF scanners to scan and track inventory.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities.
• Verify products, parts, and shipments for accuracy.
• Complete required warehouse, shipping, and inventory paperwork.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Assist with general warehouse and material handling duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner

Warehouse experience

Safety procedures

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Surge Staffing is hiring Material Handlers / Forklift Operators for 1st shift in Normal, IL. The role involves operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts, loading/unloading trailers, moving pallets, and supporting production and warehouse operations.

RF scanners are used to track inventory, with safety and efficiency emphasized across a fast-paced facility. This full-time opportunity offers weekly pay and potential for long-term employment, with shifts that can be 8–10 hours and occasional