Forklift Driver – (WDB)

Accurate Personnel LLC; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurate Personnel LLC in Melrose Park, IL is hiring immediately for a Forklift Driver to join our client. This role requires operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts safely while performing general warehouse duties.

Shifts include 1st and 2nd, with hourly pay of $17–$20 and weekly pay. The position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and accuracy in a fast-paced warehouse setting.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down and stand-up forklifts.
• Ability to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when handling merchandise.
• Commitment to workplace safety and facility protocols.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials.
• Load and unload trucks, pallets, and shipments.
• Stack and store materials in designated locations.
• Perform daily safety inspections and basic forklift maintenance.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and follow safety procedures.
• Assist with order picking, staging, and general warehouse duties.
• Maintain inventory accuracy by locating, relocating and counting merchandise.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanners

Inventory accuracy

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Tools

Forklift equipment

Job description

HIRING IMMEDIATELY: FORKLIFT DRIVER IN MELROSE PARK, IL

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Forklift Driver to join our client in Melrose Park, IL! This role is ideal for experienced forklift operators who can safely and efficiently operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts while performing general warehouse duties.

Pay, Schedule, and Location:

• $17-$20/hour, paid weekly
• 1st and 2nd shift available
• Located in Melrose Park, IL

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely operate both sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move materials throughout the warehouse
• Load and unload trucks, pallets, and other shipments efficiently
• Stack and store materials in designated locations, ensuring proper handling and organization
• Conduct daily safety inspections and perform basic preventive maintenance on forklifts
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Assist with order preparation, picking, staging, and other general warehouse duties
• Maintain inventory accuracy by locating, relocating, and counting merchandise as needed

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Experience operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts
• Physical stamina to lift at least 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
• Strong attention to detail and focus on accuracy when handling merchandise
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to all facility safety protocols
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Familiarity with forklift equipment, basic maintenance, and warehouse technology such as RF scanners or handheld devices

Accurate Personnel 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.