Forklift

ManpowerGroup; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Overtime potential

Temp-to-hire opportunity

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely move materials, load/unload trucks, and support production lines in a manufacturing setting. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely material handling in a fast-paced environment.

Local candidates in Illinois may have opportunities for overtime and a temp-to-hire pathway, with weekly pay and a strong focus on reliability and attendance.

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience preferred.
• Forklift certification is a plus.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality required.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Transport raw materials and finished products throughout the facility.
• Supply production lines with materials as needed.
• Perform inventory counts and assist with stock rotation.
• Inspect forklifts before each shift and report maintenance concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies.

Skills

Forklift experience

Forklift certification

Lift 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Punctuality

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Forklift Operator

Pay: $20/hr

Shift: 1st Shift

Job Summary

We are seeking reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operators to join a growing manufacturing team. This position is responsible for safely moving materials throughout the facility, loading and unloading trucks, supplying production lines, and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and/or stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing shipments
• Transport raw materials and finished products throughout the facility
• Supply production lines with materials as needed
• Perform inventory counts and assist with stock rotation
• Inspect forklifts before each shift and report maintenance concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Follow all company safety procedures and policies

Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience preferred
• Forklift certification is a plus
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when needed
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Dependable attendance and punctuality required

Benefits

• Competitive pay at $20/hr
• Opportunity for overtime
• Temp-to-hire opportunity
• Weekly pay
• Career growth opportunities

ManpowerGroup recognizes the importance of providing an accessible and barrier-free environment. We are committed to creating a welcoming, fair and inclusive environment by offering equal opportunity to access our services. At ManpowerGroup, we are committed to providing accommodations, and will work with you to meet your needs.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay, and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.