Forklift operator

Kelly Services; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Transit benefit

Job summary

Kelly Services in Romeoville, IL is hiring an Operator 3, Forklift to support a premier manufacturing client. The role involves safely unloading inbound shipments, moving products, stacking and staging, and using RF equipment for inventory control.

OSHA certification is required with recertification every 3 years; a high school diploma is preferred; bilingual English/Spanish is a plus. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work in refrigerated environments.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts/industrial equipment.
• OSHA certification required; recertification every 3 years.
• Strong safety mindset and teamwork.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely unloading inbound shipments and moving products to storage locations.
• Stacking and storing merchandise efficiently in designated areas.
• Pulling and preparing products for shipment, ensuring accurate quantities and types.
• Operating forklifts and other powered equipment to handle, move, load, and stage materials.
• Using RF equipment for inventory control and reporting.
• Maintaining accurate records, assisting with inventory counts, and ensuring proper stock rotation.
• Supporting building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as needed.
• Upholding all safety, food safety, and quality standards throughout daily operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

OSHA certification

Team oriented

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Stand up Reach Forklift operator

Location: Romeoville, IL

Pay: 1st shift 6a-2:30p $20/hr

2nd shift 2:30p-11pm $21/hr

Finding a job that fits your lifestyle isn’t always easy. That’s where Kelly® comes in. We’re seeking an Operator 3, Forklift to work at a premier manufacturing client in Romeoville, IL. Sound good? Take a closer look below. We’re here to help you find something great that works for you—so you won’t miss a moment of what really matters in your life.

Why you should apply to be Forklift Operator:

• Work for a reputable, safety-focused manufacturing leader
• Opportunities for skill development and forklift recertification
• Team-oriented and supportive environment
• Gain experience in a dynamic, fast-paced setting with strong safety and quality standards

What’s a typical day as a Forklift Driver? You’ll be:

• Safely unloading inbound shipments and moving products to storage locations
• Stacking and storing merchandise efficiently in designated areas
• Pulling and preparing products for shipment, ensuring accurate quantities and types
• Operating forklifts and other powered equipment to handle, move, load, and stage materials
• Using RF equipment for inventory control and reporting
• Maintaining accurate records, assisting with inventory counts, and ensuring proper stock rotation
• Supporting building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as needed
• Upholding all safety, food safety, and quality standards throughout daily operations

This job might be an outstanding fit if you:

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (preferred)
• Possess experience operating forklifts/industrial equipment (OSHA certification required; recertification every 3 years)
• Are hard-working, dependable, safety conscious, and team oriented
• Have strong basic reading, writing, and math skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Can lift up to 50 lbs, stand/walk for extended periods, and perform bending/squatting as needed
• Are comfortable working in refrigerated/freezer environments (-10°F for extended periods)
• Are detail-oriented and able to follow SQF Food Safety Code requirements

What happens next

Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry—even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means all of our recruiters will have access to your profile, expanding your opportunities even more.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Please note: The following benefits reflect Kelly's general offerings. Eligibility may vary by assignment, location, and job type. 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. Click here (https://www.mykelly.com/help-support-working-with-kelly-us/#Benefits) for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliated Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.