Forklift Operator

Surestaff, LLC; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Electronic weekly pay

Wellness programs

Job summary

Surestaff, LLC is hiring Forklift Operators for a large client in Huntley, IL. The 2nd shift runs 2:30pm-11:30pm with a pay of $20/hour and occasional overtime; benefits include health, dental and vision.

You will load/unload shipments, verify deliveries, perform picking/packing, label products, and maintain equipment in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Requirements include experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts, at least one year in a warehouse, strong attention to detail and

Qualifications

• Experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts.
• Minimum 1 year warehouse experience.
• Strong safety/compliance and attention to detail.
• Overtime availability.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments inside the warehouse facility.
• Verify the accuracy of quantity and quality of deliveries and shipments.
• Performs picking/packing duties in an efficient and safe manner while meeting customer service and time standards.
• Label every product and moving them accordingly within the warehouse.
• Handle returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication.
• Keep all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance.
• Position entails heavy lifting and standing for long periods.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Overtime readiness

Job description

SURESTAFFis immediately hiring Forklift Operators for a large, well-known client in Huntley, 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. SURESTAFF is invested in their team members! All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation ($20/HR) as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision). Available shifts: 2nd shift - 2:30pm-11:30pm ($20/hr) *Occasional overtime is required with occasional Saturday work*

Responsibilities of the Forklift Operators:

• Load and unloading inbound and outbound shipments inside the warehouse facility.
• Verify the accuracy of quantity and quality of deliveries and shipments.
• Performs picking/packing duties in an efficient and safe manner while meeting customer service and time standards.
• Label every product and moving them accordingly within the warehouse.
• Handle returns by completing technical documentation and other required communication.
• Keep all material handling equipment in the best condition by conducting regular maintenance.
• Position entails heavy lifting and standing for long periods.

Required Qualifications of the Forklift Operators:

• Have previous experience operating a stand-up & sit-down forklift.
• At least one-year experience in a warehouse environment.
• High attention to detail and safety/compliance
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

About Surestaff:

At Surestaff, we are dedicated to helping individuals unlock their career potential through meaningful job opportunities. As a leading staffing agency in the light industrial and manufacturing space, we pride ourselves on connecting talent with top employers across the Midwest and Southeast. With an estimated yearly revenue of $295 million, Surestaff was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA). We understand that finding the right job is about more than just a paycheck – it's about finding the opportunity that fits your skills, goals, and lifestyle.

Here are the benefits you’ll enjoy when you partner with us:

• 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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