Forklift Operator

6AM City, LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Telemedicine

Term life insurance

Whole life insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness coverage

Legal plan

Short-term disability

Retirement savings plan

Service bonus

Holiday pay

Transit spending account

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Kelly is hiring Material Handlers in Romeoville, IL. Shifts available: AM and PM, flexible 12-hour shifts. Hourly rate: $25/hr – $26.50/hr. Experience required: REACH TRUCK and CHERRY PICKER.

Responsibilities: operate forklifts safely, load/unload trucks, maintain clean, organized warehouse, store stock, use handheld RF devices, and ensure accurate shipments. Must follow OSHA safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have REACH TRUCK and CHERRY PICKER experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Handle inbound/outbound freight.
• Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Load/unload trucks and trailers safely.
• Store stock in the warehouse.
• Provide material handling services for shipping/receiving.
• Follow OSHA regulations and safety policies.

Skills

Reach truck

Cherry picker

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF handheld devices

Job description

Job Description

KELLY IS HIRING!Material Handlers needed in the following areas:

• Romeoville

Shifts Available:

• AM AND PM SHIFT

Hourly Rate:

• $25/hr - $26.50/hr

Experience Required:

• Selected candidates must have REACH TRUCK and / CHERRY PICKER experience

Job Purpose:

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Handle all inbound and outbound freight properly and orderly.
• Maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping.
• Responsible for loading, unloading trucks, trailers, and outside carriers safely.
• Ensure all shipments are correctly staged, checked, and loaded properly.
• Properly store stock in the warehouse.
• Provide material handling services for warehouse shipping and receiving activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient warehouse operation.
• Operate REACH TRUCK and / CHERRY PICKER
• Use computers and handheld RF equipment.
• Load and unload trucks/trailers safely using proper procedures.
• Work flexible 12-hour shifts and not afraid of heights.
• Pick and move stock weighing up to 75 lbs. multiple times.
• Process outbound cross-dock freight.
• Store stock properly and maintain organized stacking.
• Verify shipment accuracy against paperwork for all deliveries.
• Follow all OSHA regulations, safety policies, and procedures, including seatbelt use.
• Complete daily forklift maintenance inspections.
• Handle customer products properly and orderly.
• Report accidents or damage to the Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Maintain access to dock doors.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and work with limited supervision.
• Exhibit good communication, problem resolution, and people skills.
• Be flexible with overtime and shift coverage.
• Utilize PC skills.
• Build pallets and break down stock for orders.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse.

Education and Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Warehousing certifications are a plus.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret general business documents.
• Write reports and correspondence effectively.
• Present information clearly to managers, clients, and customers.

Computer Skills:

• Knowledge of Business Operating Systems, Internet, Word Processing, and Spreadsheet software.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to75 pounds.
• Work comfortably in an indoor environment with physical activity requirements.
• Work under stressful situations with cognitive skills for multitasking.
• Maintain 20/20 corrected vision.
• Must be in sound physical health.

Be a part of our dynamic team in a role where safety and efficiency drive our success!

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources.

• Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability.
• As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.
• In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.

Get a complete career fit with Kelly.

About Kelly

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