1st Shift Warehouse Forklift Operator - Loves Park, IL

WOW Logistics Company; Loves Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading logistics company as a Warehouse Worker at the Loves Park Distribution Center. Enjoy a supportive work environment with extensive training and various benefits. This role is essential for order fulfillment and inventory management, ensuring a smooth operation in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Recognition Programs

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 50-60 pounds safely.
• Previous forklift experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Pick and verify orders, build pallets, and ensure shipments are accurate.
• Operate material handling equipment safely.
• Receive, store, and ship products while maintaining accurate inventory records.

Skills

Positive Attitude

Dependability

Physical Capability

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Loves Park Distribution Center - Loves Park, IL

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: None

Salary Range: $19.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None

Job Category: Warehouse

Description

Who We Are

Joining the WOW Logistics team means becoming part of a culture that inspires employees to reach their full potential and rewards exceptional performance based on merit. These are among the values contained in the Little Orange Book, the foundation of our culture. As we enter an exciting phase of growth, new and existing employees have a tremendous opportunity to grow alongside the company as it scales.

Shift(s):

Monday – Friday 5:00am to 1:30pm

Pay:

$19.00/hr. + Performance incentive programs let you take control of your earning potential!

How Your Role Fits In

As a Warehouse Worker at our Loves Park Distribution Center, you are more than just an equipment operator – you’re an MVP of our team! If you’re new to operating forklifts or other material handling equipment, don’t worry.

Our extensive, paid 2-week training program, paired with ongoing mentorship, will provide you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed. You’ll have dedicated support to help you apply your training to daily operations, setting you up for long-term success. WOW Logistics is a drug Free Workplace, and the Warehouse Worker position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

What you’ll do:

• Order Fulfillment: Pick and verify orders, build pallets, and ensure shipments are accurate using various types of Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Safety First: Operate MHE such as forklifts and other material handling equipment safely, adhering to all safety requirements and policies
• Team Collaboration: Work independently or alongside others to meet high-demand workloads with precision and efficiency
• Inventory Management: Receive, store, and ship products while maintain accurate inventory records utilizing RF scanning equipment

What it takes to succeed:

• Positive Attitude & Work Ethic: Arrive to every shift ready to work hard and contribute to the team
• Dependability: Be a reliable team player with a focus on safety and efficiency

• Physical Capability: Ability to lift 50-60 pounds safely and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Experience: Previous forklift experience is a plus, but not required – we’ll provide the training you need!

Our Commitment to You

At WOW Logistics, fostering a supportive work environment is an integral part of our shared pursuit of excellence. We demonstrate our commitment through an array of benefits, including incentive pay based on role, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, health insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, and more. Learn about our competitive benefits package on our website.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WOW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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