Evening Forklift Operator — $21.32+/hr + Sign-On Bonus

Novolex; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on Bonus

Referral Bonus

Shift differential

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Job summary

Novolex is hiring a Forklift Operator for the Romeoville facility. The role operates 6PM–6AM on a 223 schedule and includes a $750 sign-on bonus and a $250 referral bonus, with opportunities for pay progression through a skills program.

The position requires forklift experience, RF barcode proficiency, and a commitment to safety. Starting pay is supplemented by a $1.50/hr shift differential, bringing total compensation above base hourly wage.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively in English (oral and written).
• Minimum of 1 year of forklift experience preferred.
• Forklift certification preferred; must complete certification within 90 days of placement.
• Prior use of RF barcode reader and vehicle-mounted (VMU) computer systems is preferred.
• Basic math skills required for material movement and counts.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift, clamp lift, and other material-handling equipment.
• Receive and interpret material movement orders.
• Support cycle counting and physical inventory of non-poly and finished goods.
• Assist with recycle, repack, labelling, and stretch-wrapping of products.
• Maintain housekeeping and inventory integrity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF barcode reader

English communication

Lockout/Tag Out

Basic math

Tools

RF scanner

VMU computer system

Job description

Novolex is hiring a Forklift Operator for the Romeoville facility. The role operates 6PM–6AM on a 223 schedule and includes a $750 sign-on bonus and a $250 referral bonus, with opportunities for pay progression through a skills program.

The position requires forklift experience, RF barcode proficiency, and a commitment to safety. Starting pay is supplemented by a $1.50/hr shift differential, bringing total compensation above base hourly wage.