Forklift Driver- 1st Shift 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

Pretium Packaging, LLC; Aurora, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full time direct hire

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA, FSA

401k Matching

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Referral Bonus: Up to $3000

Job summary

Pretium Packaging, LLC in Aurora, IL is seeking a Warehouse Clerk to support loading, inventory control, and shipment processing at an on-site facility. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Starting pay is $18 per hour with shift differential; no prior experience required. On-site position with full-time hours, benefits, and opportunities for growth within the facility.

Qualifications

• Education: high school education or equivalent.
• No prior experience required; up to 6 months on-the-job training.
• Active, valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers; move and dock trailers for loading.
• Audit warehouse areas for proper material placement.
• Check and track inventories to ensure on-hand materials.
• Participate in monthly and yearly physical counts.
• Maintain a clean and debris-free warehouse.
• Handle UPS and FedEx shipments.
• Monitor finished goods and raw materials for damage; report as needed.
• Match receivables to purchase orders including all UPS activities.

Skills

Language skills

Arithmetic

Computer basics

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Forklift

Clamp truck

UPS software

FedEx software

Job description

Job Category: Manufacturing

Requisition Number: FORKL002306

• Posted : May 30, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site
• Rate : $18 USD per hour

Locations

Showing 1 location

Aurora
2560 White Oak Cir
Suite 140
Aurora, IL 60502, USA

Aurora
2560 White Oak Cir
Suite 140
Aurora, IL 60502, USA

Functions of the job

Essential Functions:

• Load and unload trailers; move and dock trailers for loading.
• Audit areas of warehouse to insure proper placement of materials.
• Check and track inventories to be sure materials are on hand.
• Participate in physical count for monthly and yearly inventory.
• Keep warehouse clean and free of debris.
• Handle UPS and FedEx shipments.
• Monitor finished goods and raw materials for damage; report and repair as needed.
• Matches receivables to purchase orders including all UPS.
• Preforms other related duties and special projects.

Marginal Functions:

• Attend safety committee meetings.
• Perform warehouse maintenance tasks (sealing floor, redo aisles, row numbers).

Position Qualification Requirements

Education: Requires basic knowledge of arithmetic, spelling, English, and grammar; equivalent to a high school education.

Experience: No prior experience required. May entail up to 6 months on-the-job experience in order to gain sufficient skill to perform the requirements of the position.

Skills and Abilities, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

• Language: Perform reading, writing and speaking at a minimal level.
• Mathematical: Perform the basic functions of arithmetic; add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Reasoning: Ability to deal with problems involving standardized situations.
• Computer skills at a basic level.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software and Work Aids, which may be representative but not all inclusive of those commonly associated with this position:

Computer, printer, UPS and FedEx software, forklift, clamp truck, tractor-trailer.

Must have an active, valid driver's license

Physical/Visual Activities or Demands: Physical/visual activities or demands that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, carrying, reaching, grasping, talking, and hearing.
• Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more with peripheral vision and the ability to bring objects into sharp focus, to judge distance and space relationships and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Medium work – exert up to 15 pounds of force continuously and up to 40 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Work Conditions: Environmental and atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Physical conditions include close proximity to moving mechanical parts and exposure to noise and dust. Occasional exposure to weather (moving trailers).

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.

Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

“Commonly associated” is not intended to mean always or only. There are different experiences that suggest other ways or circumstances where reasonable changes or accommodations are appropriate.

All Activities, Demands, Conditions and Requirements are linked to Essential Job Functions unless marked with an asterisk, which denotes linkage only to marginal function(s).

Starting pay for this position is: $18/hr and shift differential pay

What we offer

• Full time, direct hire position
• Competitive salary
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA
• 401k Matching, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Referral Bonus: Up to $3000

Career Arching Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborative work environment with a diverse team of professionals.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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