Forklift Logistics Specialist — Food Manufacturing

Nexus Employment Solutions; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. is hiring a Forklift Logistics Specialist for our Niles, IL site. The role supports a high-volume food manufacturing operation, handling material movement, staging outbound loads, and ensuring inventory accuracy with RF scanners.

The ideal candidate has forklift experience, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Weekend and overtime work may be required to meet production schedules.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience required.
• Warehouse or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Basic computer skills (Excel/Word) desired.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and powered industrial trucks safely in warehouse and production areas.
• Load, unload, move, stack, and stage materials and pallets.
• Use RF scanners and warehouse systems for inventory transactions and cycle counts.
• Verify inbound/outbound shipments and report damages promptly.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas following GMP, OSHA, and safety standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Multitasking

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Forklift Logistics Specialist — Food ManufacturingLocation: Niles, ILCompensation: $22.00/hr (paid weekly)Schedule: Full-Time, 3rd ShiftPicture your night: the production lines hum, pallets are queued, and you’re the go-to pro who keeps everything moving. At Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc., we’re hiring experienced forklift professionals to support a high-volume food manufacturing operation in Niles, IL. If you’re dependable, safety-first, and energized by a steady pace, this role puts you at the heart of the action.What your shift looks likeYou’ll start with a quick equipment check, confirm priorities, then dive into the flow of the warehouse—supplying production, staging outbound loads, and keeping inventory accurate.Operate forklifts and powered industrial trucks safely and efficiently throughout warehouse and production areasLoad, unload, move, stack, and stage materials and palletsPick and prepare shipments with a focus on precision and on-time departuresUse RF scanners and warehouse systems for receiving, put-away, inventory transactions, and cycle countsValidate inventory and maintain accurate recordsReplenish materials to the lines and relocate pallets as production needs shiftInspect forklifts daily and complete basic equipment checksVerify inbound and outbound shipments and report product damage promptlyKeep work areas clean and organized, following food safety, GMP, OSHA, and company safety standardsPitch in with other warehouse tasks as assignedWhat you bringHigh school diploma or GEDPrevious forklift experience (required)Warehouse or food manufacturing experience (preferred)Basic computer proficiency (Microsoft Excel and Word)Strong organization, analytical thinking, and ability to multitaskCapacity to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periodsComfort with bending, twisting, reaching, and other physical warehouse dutiesWillingness to work weekends and mandatory overtime when neededReliable, safety-focused mindset; able to work independently or as part of a teamBenefitsHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceHow to applyApply in person Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM(Please bring two forms of identification)Nexus Employment7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Unit 12Niles, IL 60714Inside the Oak Mill Plaza MallJob Type: Full-timeEmployer: Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc.AI Disclosure:Our recruitment process may include AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools do not replace human decision-making. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.