Cold-Environment Forklift & Materials Handler

Surestaff, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Weekly pay

Medical, vision, dental

Employee advocacy & job support

Job summary

Surestaff is hiring a Forklift/Material Handler for a cold food packaging facility in Montgomery, IL. You will operate forklifts, manage inventory, stage finished pallets, and ensure accurate labeling and traceability under USDA guidelines.

The role is temp-to-hire with first and second shift options, paying $19–$19.50 per hour. You’ll shrink-wrap pallets, move goods to staging areas, and coordinate with production teams to maintain continuous material flow in a fast-paced, 40°F or lower

Qualifications

• Experience operating a forklift (stand-up or sit-down).
• Experience driving walkie, rider, buggies or sit-down forklifts preferred.
• Experience in food manufacturing, warehouse or industrial labor is preferred.
• Familiarity with GMPs and basic food-safety requirements helpful.
• Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs and stand throughout shift.
• Must work in temperatures of 40 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

Responsibilities

• Complete all inventory documentation and spreadsheets to monitor stock levels.
• Bring all materials needed for the production room, including supplies for all active production lines.
• Remove finished pallets of product from the production area in a safe and timely manner.
• Verify that each product label meets specification and quality guidelines before staging.
• Scan each pallet of finished product into the computer system to ensure accurate inventory and traceability.
• Shrink-wrap all finished product pallets securely to maintain product integrity during storage and transport.
• Transport finished product to the appropriate staging area as directed by production or shipping personnel.
• Communicate effectively with production teams to ensure continuous material flow and prevent downtime.
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory documentation

Team communication

Safety awareness

Tools

Forklift

Walkie/rider

Pallet jack

Job description

Surestaff is hiring a Forklift/Material Handler for a cold food packaging facility in Montgomery, IL. You will operate forklifts, manage inventory, stage finished pallets, and ensure accurate labeling and traceability under USDA guidelines.

The role is temp-to-hire with first and second shift options, paying $19–$19.50 per hour. You’ll shrink-wrap pallets, move goods to staging areas, and coordinate with production teams to maintain continuous material flow in a fast-paced, 40°F or lower