Cold-Storage Forklift Operator | 4x10 Shifts + Sign-On

Randstad USA; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Weekend differential

Guaranteed raise after 720 hours

Top-tier fleet equipment

Consistent schedules

Job summary

Randstad USA in Joliet, IL is posting a full-time material handler role at a high-volume, cold-storage facility. You will operate stand-up forklifts and other PIT equipment, move freight in cold storage, and use RF scanners to verify orders while maintaining safety and reliability.

The job offers 4x10 shifts or weekend options, a $25.00/hour base pay with a $1 weekend differential, and a raise to $25.34 after 720 hours.

Qualifications

• 6+ months operating stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, or EPJs.
• Comfortable working in sub-zero freezer environments with provided cold-gear PPE.
• Reliable attendance, sharp attention to detail, and a team-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and EPJs.
• Stage, move, and stock high-velocity freight in refrigerated and freezer areas.
• Track, pick, and confirm orders using RF scan guns.
• Perform pre-shift inspections and maintain a zero-incident safety culture.

Skills

PIT operation

Forklift safety

RF scanner

Job description

Randstad USA in Joliet, IL is posting a full-time material handler role at a high-volume, cold-storage facility. You will operate stand-up forklifts and other PIT equipment, move freight in cold storage, and use RF scanners to verify orders while maintaining safety and reliability.

The job offers 4x10 shifts or weekend options, a $25.00/hour base pay with a $1 weekend differential, and a raise to $25.34 after 720 hours.