Forklift Operator

Saddle Creek Logistics Services; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Shift differentials

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

HSA

401(k) match

Vacation on hire

Paid holidays

Personal time

EAP

Identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Short term disability

Job summary

Saddle Creek Logistics Services in Joliet, IL is seeking a dedicated warehouse associate for loading/unloading trailers and railcars, using scanners, and supporting cycle counts. The role runs Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:00 PM, with competitive pay and benefits.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and forklift experience; warehouse experience is preferred. Saddle Creek emphasizes safety, teamwork, and opportunities for skill development with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 1 year forklift operation experience.
• At least 1 year warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trailers and railcars and transport load to designated areas.
• Inspect inbound/outbound items for quantity and damage.
• Use handheld scanners for warehouse system compliance.
• Assist in cycle counts and inventory.
• Recharge batteries, refuel, or replace gas tanks.
• Perform daily equipment maintenance inspections.
• Follow company safety policies to ensure safe working conditions.
• Collaborate with warehouse team to keep facility clean and orderly.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Productivity standards

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Warehouse management systems

Job description

Why Work for Saddle Creek?

Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you’re looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials
• Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement
• Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts
• HSA with annual employer contribution
• Weekly 401(k) match
• Vacation immediately upon hire
• 8 holidays per calendar year
• Personal time after 90 days
• EAP and identity theft protection
• Tuition reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short term disability

Pay in Joliet:

Base pay from $19.50 - $21.00

2nd shift differential starting at $1.50

Shift: Monday - Friday, 7AM-3PM

Responsibilities

• Load and unloads trailers and railcars and transports load to designated area.
• Check product on inbound / outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and that there is no damage
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance
• Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Recharge batteries, fills fuel tank, or replace gas tank.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Follow company procedures and policies to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Adhere to company safety policy and guidelines to ensure safe working conditions for self and others.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat and orderly fashion.
• Additional duties assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

Education/Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year experience operating a forklift
• Minimum of 1 year experience working in a warehouse environment preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must maintain productivity and accuracy standards.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form and the ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• May lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Able to work in a non-temperature controlled warehouse (meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates through each season)

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmatve Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders.

Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request.