Equipment Operator

Menlo Ventures; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life Insurance

401K Match

Weekly paycheck with paid overtime eligibility

Paid Time Off & Sick Time Off

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

ShipBob, located in North Aurora, IL, is seeking a forklift operator who will ensure safe and efficient handling of material and products. You will operate a forklift to transport packages throughout the facility, maintaining safety standards and efficiency.

Candidates should have experience with industrial vehicles, the ability to lift heavy items, and a valid forklift operation certificate. ShipBob offers comprehensive benefits including medical and 401K participation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in operating various industrial equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs without restriction.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and health protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and other machinery for transporting goods.
• Load, unload, pack, and unpack stock.
• Inspect equipment before and after use.
• Maintain inventory and ensure safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Stand-up/reach forklift experience

Attention to detail

Physical coordination

Valid forklift certificate

Job description

As a member of the ShipBob Team, you will…

Core Values

• Grow with an Ownership Mindset: We champion continuous learning and innovation. You'll take on real problems, create tangible solutions, and drive results that move the needle for ShipBob, our merchants, and for your own professional growth. If you're ready to do the most meaningful work of your career, this is the place.
• Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike: At ShipBob, leaders are accessible; feedback flows in both directions, and everyone, regardless of their seniority or role, steps up to help when needed. We hold each other to high standards because we trust each other to meet them. That combination of transparency and mutual respect is what makes the work here feel worth doing.
• Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose: We are results‑driven and clear about what that means: our goals are specific, accountability is shared, and every team member can see how their work connects to our mission. When we hit milestones, we celebrate them together. When we fall short, we learn and move forward.

Compensation:

Shift:

Location: North Aurora, IL

Role Description

We are looking for a careful forklift operator to move packages and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces and other facilities.

You must be responsible and have solid experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency. This role reports to the Area Manager who also serves as the backup for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a forklift, electric pallet jack, pacer or other machinery used for transporting or shipping goods.
• Load, unload, pack, and unpack stock of product or pallets from incoming vehicles.
• Transport, retrieve and/or relocate stock of product or pallets to workstations or other assigned locations within the warehouse.
• Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of incoming and outgoing items.
• Inspect equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Clean equipment after use and dispose of any collected scraps or waste.
• Carefully handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials whenever necessary.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies.
• This role includes responsibility for ensuring products are handled, stored, and distributed in a manner that maintains their safety, quality, and legality. Team members are expected to follow all standard operating procedures, report any concerns related to product condition or integrity, support traceability through accurate record‑keeping, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and product safety awareness.
• Other duties/responsibilities as necessary.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Demonstrated experience in stand‑up/reach, order/cherry/stock picker, pallet rider (walkie/EPJ), stand‑up counterbalance/pacer and JOEY.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
• Excellent physical condition and coordination: ability to lift up to 50lbs without restriction, stand between 8‑12 hours per day (depending on shift), and perform a variety of roles that include pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing a ladder, etc.
• Valid certificate to operate forklifts.

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life Insurance
• 401K Match
• Weekly paycheck with paid overtime eligibility
• Pay Progression Program
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time Off
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

About You

Building the world’s leading full-stack fulfillment platform is challenging work. The problems we solve are complex, the pace is fast, and the bar is high. That means ShipBob’s environment isn’t the right fit for everyone, and that’s okay. If you are ready to take ownership, push boundaries, and grow alongside a team that genuinely supports each other, we would love to hear from you.

Our Culture & Mission

ShipBob is a leading global supply chain and fulfillment technology platform designed for SMB and Mid‑Market ecommerce merchants to provide them access to best‑in‑class capabilities and to deliver a delightful shopper experience. Merchants can outsource their entire fulfillment operations, utilize ShipBob’s proprietary warehouse management system for in‑house fulfillment, or take advantage of a hybrid solution across ShipBob’s dozens of fulfillment center network in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ShipBob is backed by leading investors like Menlo Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and is one of the fastest‑growing tech companies headquartered in Chicago.

At ShipBob, every full‑time employee gets access to our best‑in‑class AI and productivity tools from Day 1 at no cost. This is standard for everyone. We believe innovation isn’t owned by one department. Whether you’re in Talent, Operations, Finance, Engineering, or Customer Success, we expect you to ask how can this be done better, faster, or smarter? These tools are our investment in your ability to find those answers.

We may use AI‑powered tools during our interview process to support things like notetaking and organizing feedback so our teams can stay focused on getting to know you. These tools help create a more consistent and thoughtful experience. That said, every hiring decision is made by a human.

ShipBob provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

There is no deadline to apply for this position, as ShipBob accepts applications on an ongoing basis.