Beverage Industry - Forklift Operator, 1st shift

Sunny Sky Products, LLC; Tinley Park (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

401K with company match

Disability Insurance

Attendance Bonus

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Sunny Sky Products, LLC in Tinley Park, IL is hiring a Forklift Operator – Palletizer on 1st shift to safely operate forklifts and palletizing equipment, moving finished goods and materials for storage or shipment. You will support production by handling materials efficiently while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Requirements include 1+ year forklift experience, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and a detail-oriented, safety-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• 1+ year forklift operating experience.
• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and palletizing machinery in compliance with safety standards.
• Load, unload, and transport raw materials and finished products to designated areas.
• Stack and wrap pallets according to production and shipping requirements.
• Verify product labels, counts, and documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the warehouse and production areas.
• Perform equipment inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Skills

Forklift operation

Palletizing

Safety awareness

Material handling

Job description

Beverage Industry - Forklift Operator, 1st shift

Job Category: Production

Requisition Number: BEVER001644

• Posted: July 9, 2026
• Full Time

Locations

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Tinley Park, IL 60477, USA

Description

Sunny Sky Products prides itself on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing and delivering top quality products in the beverage industry. We have generated an extensive product portfolio that includes frozen dispensed beverages, cold dispensed, hot dispensed and beverage enhancers.

We are seeking a Forklift Operator – Palletizer who will be responsible for safely operating forklifts and palletizing equipment to move, organize, and prepare finished goods and materials for storage or shipment. This role supports production operations by ensuring materials are handled efficiently and accurately while maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and palletizing machinery in compliance with safety standards.
• Load, unload, and transport raw materials and finished products to designated areas.
• Stack and wrap pallets according to production and shipping requirements.
• Verify product labels, counts, and documentation for accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the warehouse and production areas.
• Perform equipment inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.
• Collaborate with production and warehouse teams to ensure smooth workflow.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of forklift operating experience.
• Experience in a warehouse, manufacturing, or production environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and adherence to safety protocols.

Hours

• Full time job
• Monday- Friday & occasional Saturdays from 6AM - 2:30PM
• $18.00 /hr.

Sign up Bonus up to $500.00

• Life Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays
• PTO - Vacation Time or sick time.
• 401K Program and Company Match up to 3.5%
• Company STD & LTD (Short term & Long-term disability)
• Perfect Attendance Monthly Bonus Program up to $100.00
• Employee Referral Bonus Program up to $500.00

For more information about our company please visit our website at www.sunnyskyproducts.com

Sunny Sky Products is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.