Day Shift Forklift Operator - Freezer Warehouse (Temp-to-Perm)

Adecco US, Inc.; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Voluntary benefits

EAP program

Commuter benefits

401K plan

Job summary

Adecco US, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator for an on-site role in Romeoville, IL. This full-time, temporary assignment offers a path to permanent placement based on performance and business needs.

You will operate a stand-up forklift in a freezer warehouse, load/unload goods, and ensure safe handling while adhering to safety protocols. The position pays $19.50 per hour and includes PPE and standard warehouse benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• At least one year of recent experience operating a stand‑up forklift in a warehouse or similar industrial environment.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate with supervisors, coworkers, and truck drivers while following instructions.
• Demonstrated knowledge of warehouse safety compliance practices, including safe equipment operation and adherence to safety procedures.
• Proven ability in load handling and stacking, including balancing, securing, and positioning pallets to minimize product damage.
• Experience with inventory handling tasks such as staging, relocating, and identifying products accurately within designated storage locations.
• High attention to detail to follow instructions, inspect loads, and complete assigned tasks accurately in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand‑up forklift in a freezer environment to move, stack, and organize pallets and materials safely and efficiently during assigned shifts.
• Load and unload products from trucks or storage locations using a forklift while following all warehouse safety compliance rules and procedures.
• Handle, stack, and secure loads in racking or designated storage areas to prevent damage, ensure stability, and maintain orderly warehouse conditions.
• Follow inventory handling processes by moving, staging, and recording products accurately to support stock control and minimize errors.
• Adhere to all warehouse safety compliance standards, including PPE usage, traffic rules, and reporting of hazards or incidents promptly.

Skills

Stand-up forklift operation

Communication

Safety compliance

Load handling

Inventory handling

Attention to detail

Job description

Adecco US, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator for an on-site role in Romeoville, IL. This full-time, temporary assignment offers a path to permanent placement based on performance and business needs.

You will operate a stand-up forklift in a freezer warehouse, load/unload goods, and ensure safe handling while adhering to safety protocols. The position pays $19.50 per hour and includes PPE and standard warehouse benefits as applicable.