Efficient Cold Storage Forklift Operator (3pm–11:30pm)

Interstate Warehousing Inc; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Interstate Warehousing Inc. operates a refrigerated/controlled environment warehouse in Joliet, IL, seeking a forklift operator to receive, store, and distribute products as part of a Friday-Saturday shift with midweek off days.

The role involves reading orders, moving goods with forklifts, loading/unloading pallets, and maintaining accurate logs. Responsibilities include sorting materials, labeling, and recording quantities to ensure precise order fulfillment and inventory control.

Qualifications

• Experience reading shipping or picking orders.
• Proficient forklift operation in warehouse environments.
• Ability to weigh/count items and verify accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Read shipping order and/or picking order to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Operate electric-powered forklifts or electric-powered hand-trucks to transport pallets to designated areas.
• Load and unload products onto pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Sort and place materials on racks or bins by size, type, or product code.
• Mark materials with identifying information.
• Prepare and record order fill tickets and truck logs per company standards.
• Record amounts of materials received or distributed.
• Weigh or count items to ensure conformance to company standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Inventory control

Teamwork

Tools

Electric forklift

Electric hand-truck

Job description

Interstate Warehousing Inc. operates a refrigerated/controlled environment warehouse in Joliet, IL, seeking a forklift operator to receive, store, and distribute products as part of a Friday-Saturday shift with midweek off days.

The role involves reading orders, moving goods with forklifts, loading/unloading pallets, and maintaining accurate logs. Responsibilities include sorting materials, labeling, and recording quantities to ensure precise order fulfillment and inventory control.