Electric Pallet Jack Operator

Kelly; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Transit spending account

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an EPJ (Electric Pallet Jack) Operator — Material Handler for our Romeoville or Joliet warehouse. You will operate EPJs, use RF equipment, and handle loading, unloading, and pallet building while following OSHA safety protocols.

We offer 1st and 2nd shifts, pay range $19-$22 per hour, and comprehensive benefits. High school diploma required, EPJ experience needed, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs with good computer and reporting skills.

Qualifications

• Recent EPJ operator experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Operate EPJs (Electric Pallet Jacks) to move, load, and unload freight safely.
• Use RF equipment and PCs for inventory and shipping tasks.
• Build, wrap, and break down pallets for orders.
• Maintain excellent organization and adhere to safety/OSHA protocols.
• Perform daily equipment checks and flexible coverage when needed.

Skills

EPJ operator experience

Basic computer skills

Reporting

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RF equipment

PCs

Job description

Description

EPJ (Electric Pallet Jack) Operator — Material Handler

Locations: Romeoville or Joliet

Do you have EPJ operation experience? We’re looking for energetic Material Handlers to join our warehouse teams in Romeoville and Joliet!

Shifts: 1st and 2nd Shift

Pay: $19/hr – $22/hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate EPJs (Electric Pallet Jacks) to move, load, and unload freight safely.
• Use RF equipment and PCs for inventory and shipping tasks.
• Build, wrap, and break down pallets for orders.
• Maintain excellent organization and adhere to safety/OSHA protocols.
• Perform daily equipment checks and flexible coverage when needed.

Requirements:

• Recent EPJ operator experience required.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Basic computer, reporting, and communication skills.
• Capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and working efficiently under pressure.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Telemedicine
• Term life insurance
• Whole life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• Legal plan
• Short-term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• Transit spending account
• Paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

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