Forklift Operator

Crate & Barrel; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Forklift Operator to support our distribution center operations. You will move furniture and houseware using forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers, ensuring accurate placement and safe handling.

You'll rotate through departments, perform safety checks, maintain inventory accuracy, and participate in training to stay current with equipment and processes. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment.
• Basic English language proficiency.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise using material handling equipment.
• Perform safety checks on lifts and report damage.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report discrepancies.
• Clean up packing materials and maintain housekeeping.
• Rotate through departments to meet business demands.
• Participate in training on upgrades and new systems.
• Meet daily productivity and quality goals.

Skills

Basic English

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

As a vital member of our team, the Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in the efficient movement of furniture and/or houseware products. You'll expertly utilize material handling equipment (including forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers) to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and precisely position merchandise throughout our dynamic distribution center. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is deeply committed to safety and passionate about delivering exceptional customer satisfaction.

A day in the life as a Forklift Operator...

• Uses materials handling equipment to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise or materials stored on various levels throughout the warehouse/crossdock
• Responsible for the safe operation of equipment to ensure no damage to merchandise, equipment, or facilities
• Performs safety checks on lifts, reporting any damage prior to start and end of shift
• Maintains accurate inventory and reports any discrepancies
• Performs all routine equipment servicing including, but not limited to attaching a battery charger, replenishing fuel, and checking for safety of operations
• Cleans up and disposes boxes, packing material, and pallets, as well as general housekeeping of facility and specific product line areas
• Rotates through different departments, as necessary, to meet the demands of the business
• Participates in ongoing training regarding technology upgrades and new systems applicable to the position
• Performs all job tasks assigned by the leadership staff to achieve and maintain daily productivity and quality goals

What you'll bring to the table...

• Basic English Language proficiency
• Possess a complete understanding of training and communication resources relevant to the position
• Maintains an awareness of loss prevention, security and safety following the guidelines as outlined in the Company Code of Conduct and Associate Policy manuals
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Attention to detail

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

• 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment