1st shift - Stand-Up Reach Truck Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Crystal Lake, IL-based warehouse role. The Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator will move paint products, operate sit-down forklifts and reach trucks, and support packing, shipping, and inventory tasks in a fast-paced facility.

This full-time position emphasizes accuracy, reliability, and teamwork; candidates should be comfortable lifting materials and using RF scanners on a daily basis.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating sit-down forklift and reach truck required.
• Familiarity with scan guns and warehouse systems.
• Ability to lift and move materials as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic clerical or shipping experience (UPS/FedEx) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move paint products, stains, and related materials.
• Operate sit-down forklift and stand-up reach truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Pick and prepare orders using RF scan guns.
• Maintain accurate inventory and order tracking.
• Assist with material distribution and warehouse organization.
• Support UPS shipping processes as a backup.
• Perform basic clerical tasks related to shipping and order processing.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Material handling

Attention to detail

UPS/FedEx shipping

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Reach truck

RF scan guns

Warehouse systems

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

City and State: Crystal Lake, IL

Pay Rate: $18.50/hour

Schedule/Shift: Monday–Friday (1st Shift – 6am-2:30pm)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Summary:

We are seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate with forklift experience to support daily operations in a paint manufacturing and distribution environment. This role involves material handling, order fulfillment, and assisting with shipping processes, including UPS orders.

Responsibilities:

• Handle and move paint products, stains, and related materials
• Operate sit-down forklift and stand-up reach truck safely and efficiently
• Load and unload trucks
• Pick and prepare orders using RF scan guns
• Maintain accurate inventory and order tracking
• Assist with material distribution and warehouse organization
• Support UPS shipping processes as a backup
• Perform basic clerical tasks related to shipping and order processing

Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Experience operating sit-down forklift and reach truck required
• Familiarity with scan guns and warehouse systems
• Ability to lift and move materials as needed
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Basic clerical or shipping experience (UPS/FedEx) is a plus
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses