Forklift Operator

Accurate Personnel LLC; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Forklift Operator to join our team in Elwood, Illinois. This role involves operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse.

A high school diploma or GED and at least 6 months of forklift experience are preferred. The position offers a night shift from 10pm to 6am, starting pay of $22.25 per hour, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse equipment.
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service skills and basic math.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, 10–12 hours.
• Lift/pull 10–50 lbs as needed.
• Work irregular hours including nights, weekends, holidays.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs pre-operation inspections and documents results.
• Stacks and stores merchandise using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment.
• Unloads inbound shipments and moves product to storage locations.
• Picks and prepares products for shipment.
• Moves product from staging to trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and supports cycle counts.
• Uses RF scanning devices to support inventory accuracy.
• Reports safety concerns to management promptly.
• Demonstrates basic Excel and computer proficiency.
• Performs other duties as required by the role.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Accurate Personnel is hiring immediately for a Forklift Operator to join our team in Elwood, Illinois. This individual will be responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED, 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment, and more listed below.

Pay, Schedule, and Location

• Starting at $22.25/hour
• Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Monday – Friday, 10pm-6am
• Located in Elwood, Illinois

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures
• Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols
• Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements
• Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped
• Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner
• Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads
• Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security
• Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed
• Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards
• Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution
• Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management
• Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly
• Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management

Requirements and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Preferred 6 months of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, up to 10-12 hours per shift
• Ability to lift and/or pull minimum 10 lbs up to 50 lbs. without restrictions, required by business needs
• Frequent bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching above the shoulder level & at shoulder level
• Ability to work in environments with varying noise levels, lighting conditions, and temperature changes
• Able to work irregular or extended hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, required by business needs

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.