Forklift Operator

Surestaff, LLC; Bartlett (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, dental, and

Vision coverage

Job summary

SURESTAFF is hiring a Forklift Operator for a Bartlett, IL client. You will operate material handling equipment to receive, move, locate, and ship merchandise, supporting fast-paced warehouse operations and safety priorities.

Ideal candidates have prior forklift experience with stand-up, sit-down, and cherry picker models, and are comfortable working in cold environments with food products. This temp-to-hire role offers competitive pay and a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience operating sit-down, stand-up, and cherry picker forklifts.
• Ability to work in a cold environment and with food products.
• Strong attention to safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments inside the warehouse.
• Verify quantity and quality of deliveries and shipments.
• Perform picking and packing duties in a safe and efficient manner.
• Label products and move them within the warehouse.
• Operate forklifts safely and maintain equipment condition.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Staying calm under pressure

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Stand-up forklift

Cherry picker forklift

Job description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring Forklift Operators for a client in Bartlett, IL. As a Forklift Operator, you will be an essential part of our client’s core operations, ensuring that quality product is received, processed, and delivered in a timely manner according to client expectations.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of receiving, moving, locating, relocating, and shipping merchandise. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, make safety a priority, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment. All temp to hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($18-$19.50/hr) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).

Available shifts include:

• 1st shift: 6:00am-2:30pm M-F
• 2nd shift: 2:30pm-11:00pm M-F

Responsibilities of the Forklift Operator

• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments inside the warehouse facility.
• Verify the accuracy of quantity and quality of deliveries and shipments.
• Perform picking and packing duties in an efficient and safe manner.
• Label products and move them accordingly within the warehouse.
• Keep all equipment in good condition while operating it safe and effectively.
• Operate sit-down, stand-up, and cherry picker forklifts.

Qualifications of the Forklift Operator

• Comfortable working in cold environment
• Comfortable working with food products
• Previous experience operating stand-up, sit-down, and cherry picker forklifts
• Previous warehouse experience
• High attention to detail and safety/compliance

About Surestaff

• Access to a wide range of job opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Health and Wellness Programs (including EAP)
• Medical benefits including medical, vision, dental, and prescriptions
• Electronic weekly pay
• Employee Advocacy & Personalized Job Support

Surestaff also follows all applicable state and local laws regarding sick time, paid time off, and retirement savings programs.

Surestaff is an equal opportunity employer.

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