Certified Forklift Operator — Warehouse & Inventory

United Business Mail Logistics LLC; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

United Business Mail Logistics LLC is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to load and unload trailers, move mail and freight, verify quantities, and support inventory control in a busy warehouse.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork as you operate powered equipment, complete required inspections, and maintain clean, organized storage areas while following established procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least one year of warehouse, manufacturing, shipping, or related experience preferred.
• Prior forklift experience preferred; ability to complete forklift training and certification.
• Ability to read and understand instructions, shipping documents, labels, and safety requirements.
• Ability to use radio-frequency equipment and material-management systems, or learn.

Responsibilities

• Complete required forklift training, certification, and workplace evaluation before independent operation.
• Conduct and document required pre-operation equipment inspections and promptly report unsafe conditions or equipment concerns.
• Operate forklifts and related material-handling equipment safely within designated aisles, dock areas, ramps, trailers, and storage locations.
• Load and unload trailers and verify skid, pallet, or shipment quantities against available documentation.
• Place and remove product from racks accurately using radio-frequency equipment and approved warehouse processes.
• Support inventory accuracy by recording, tracking, and reporting material movement in applicable systems.
• Assign or organize storage space and move material to designated warehouse or operational areas.
• Recharge batteries or replace fuel tanks only when trained and authorized and in accordance with safety procedures.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with warehouse supervisors, leads, dock staff, and office personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and perform other related warehouse duties or special projects as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliability

Spatial awareness

Prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Radio-frequency equipment

Material-management systems

Job description

United Business Mail Logistics LLC is seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to load and unload trailers, move mail and freight, verify quantities, and support inventory control in a busy warehouse.

The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and teamwork as you operate powered equipment, complete required inspections, and maintain clean, organized storage areas while following established procedures.