Forklift Operator

Liberty Tire Recycling; Godfrey (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Tire Recycling is seeking an Online Order Fulfillment Associate in Godfrey, IL. You will accurately pick, pack, and prepare customer orders for shipment in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Responsibilities include verifying orders, labeling, staging for carrier pickup, and maintaining an organized workspace. Must follow instructions, work independently or in a team, and support inventory counts as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2–4 years of warehouse, retail, or fulfillment experience.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• 3–5 years of sit-down forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders accurately using order lists.
• Pack items securely to prevent damage during shipping or handling.
• Label packages correctly and prepare orders for shipment.
• Verify order accuracy, product quality, and quantities before shipment.
• Stage completed orders for carrier pickup.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Follow all safety guidelines, quality standards, and company policies.
• Meet productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time expectations.
• Communicate order issues, shortages, or damages to supervisors.
• Assist with inventory counts, restocking, and returns as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Godfrey, IL, US

About Us:

Liberty Tire Recycling is a high-growth company and the premier provider of tire recycling services in North America with operations throughout the United States and Canada. Liberty Tire annually transforms more than 210 million tires into raw materials for smart, sustainable products that improve our environment and people’s lives. The Company is private equity owned, has approximately 60 sites in the US and Canada, and nearly 4,000 employees. With innovative tools, technologies and processes, Liberty Tire is a revolutionary American conservation enterprise – from coast to coast, and from whole tire to end products. The company’s commitment to finding new and better ways to RECLAIM, RECYCLE and REUSE bridges the sustainability goals of scrap tire generators nationwide with those of local scrap rubber consumers.

Job Summary

The Online Order Fulfillment Associate is responsible for accurately picking, packing, and preparing customer orders for shipment. This role ensures orders are completed on time, meet quality standards, and comply with safety and company procedures in a fast-paced fulfillment environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pick customer orders accurately using order lists
• Pack items securely to prevent damage during shipping or handling
• Label packages correctly and prepare orders for shipment
• Verify order accuracy, product quality, and quantities before shipment
• Stage completed orders for carrier pickup
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Follow all safety guidelines, quality standards, and company policies
• Meet productivity, accuracy, and turnaround time expectations
• Communicate order issues, shortages, or damages to supervisors
• Assist with inventory counts, restocking, and returns as needed

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2-4 years of previous warehouse, retail, or fulfillment experience
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• 3-5 Years of sit-down forklift experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 40–50 lbs. for extended periods
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Warehouse
• Exposure to varying temperatures

Schedule

• Full-time M-F 7am-3:30pm
• Weekends, evenings, and holidays may be required based on business needs

EEO Statement:

Liberty Tire Recycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.