Cold-Chain Reach Truck Forklift Specialist

Nexus Employment Solutions; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time hours

Long-term employment opportunity

Job summary

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is seeking a Reach Truck Operator in Niles, IL to support a growing food manufacturing team that values safety, accuracy, and teamwork. The role requires operating a reach truck to move, stage, and store materials in a cooler environment.

You will lift and pick cases up to 50 lbs, load/unload inventory, and assist production as needed. This is a full-time 1st shift position with weekly pay and long-term employment opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on Reach Truck operating experience.
• Comfortable working in a cooler environment.
• Ability to lift and pick individual cases up to 50 lbs.
• Available for 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM).
• Consistent, reliable work history.

Responsibilities

• Operate a reach truck safely to move, stage, and store materials across the warehouse.
• Pick individual cases and full pallets with accuracy and speed.
• Load, unload, and place inventory into designated storage locations.
• Support warehouse and production operations as needed.
• Follow all food safety and warehouse safety procedures.

Skills

Safety-focused

Teamwork

Reliable

Tools

Reach truck

Job description

Step into a steady, long-term role in Niles, ILPicture your day starting at 6:00 AM. You complete your pre-shift safety checks, slide into the reach truck, and navigate high-bay aisles with precision. Throughout the shift, you pick individual cases and full pallets, stage product for production, and keep inventory flowing smoothly. You wrap up by 2:00 PM, proud of a clean, safe, and organized workspace that keeps food moving to the people who need it.About the RoleJoin a growing food manufacturing team where safety and consistency matter. We’re looking for a dependable professional with proven reach truck skills who thrives in a cooler environment and values accuracy and teamwork.What You’ll DoOperate a reach truck safely to move, stage, and store materials across the warehousePick individual cases and full pallets with accuracy and speedLoad, unload, and place inventory into designated storage locationsSupport warehouse and production operations as neededFollow all food safety and warehouse safety proceduresMaintain a clean, organized, and safe work environmentWhat You BringMinimum of 2 years of hands-on Reach Truck operating experienceConsistent, reliable work historyComfortable working in a cooler environmentAbility to lift and pick individual cases up to 50 lbsAvailable for 1st Shift (6:00 AM – 2:00 PM)Keen attention to safety and accuracyPay, Schedule, and StabilityStarting pay: $22 - $23 per hourWeekly payFull-time hoursLong-term employment opportunityPositive and supportive work environmentHow to ApplyWalk in and apply in person with 2 forms of identification!Application Hours:Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMNexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc.7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 12Niles, IL 60714Inside the Oak Mill Plaza MallLegal NoticeAI Disclosure: Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.