Equipment Operator - Midwest HUB

Shipbobinc; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Shipbobinc in North Aurora, IL is looking for a careful forklift operator to ensure the efficient movement of packages and materials. The ideal candidate will possess excellent coordination and the ability to operate industrial vehicles safely.

This role is vital for maintaining inventory accuracy and supporting operational efficiency. The company promotes a high-performance culture where contributions are valued. Committed individuals ready to grow in a dynamic environment are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in stand‑up/reach, order/cherry/stock picker, pallet rider, and counterbalance/pacer.
• Valid certificate to operate forklifts.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs without restriction and stand between 8–12 hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift, electric pallet jack, or other machinery for transporting goods.
• Load, unload, pack, and unpack stock from vehicles.
• Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Monitor and maintain inventory of incoming and outgoing items.
• Inspect equipment before and after use.

Skills

Forklift operation experience

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Coordination

Tools

Forklift

Electric pallet jack

Industrial equipment

Job description

As a member of the ShipBob Team, you will be part of a fast‑moving environment that thrives on continuous learning and innovation. You’ll tackle real problems, create tangible solutions, and drive measurable results for ShipBob, our merchants, and your own professional growth.

• 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 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:

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 >>> https://www.shipbob.com/careers/
• See Our High‑Performing Culture >>> https://www.shipbob.com/careers/

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 is not 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.

Learn more about our core values and how we perform at a high level in our day‑to‑day work on our Culture page: https://www.shipbob.com/careers/culture/.

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.