Forklift Operator

Atterro; Wilmington (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Life and Disability Insurance

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring a Forklift Operator in Wilmington, IL. You will operate forklift equipment, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse operations.

This opportunity requires a high school diploma or GED, a valid forklift certification (or ability to obtain one), and 1+ year experience with sit-down/stand-up trucks. Competitive weekly pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid forklift certification or ability to obtain one.
• 1+ years of sit-down, clamp, and EPJ experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift equipment to move and locate products.
• Perform order selecting tasks and prepare products for shipment.
• Scan, move, stage, and stack products while maintaining safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory movement

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Job description

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator
Location: Wilmington, IL
Pay Rate: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour
Schedule:Wednesdays (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM) + Thursday – Saturday (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Pros Needed: Keep Our Operations Rolling.

Looking for Forklift Operator jobs in Wilmington where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Operate forklift equipment
• Perform order selecting tasks
• Scan, move, stage, locate, and stack products
• Pull and prepare products for shipment

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required
• Valid forklift cert or ability to get one

Experience Requirements

• 1+ years of sit-down, clamp, and EPJ experience
• Comfortable on sit-down, stand-up, and reach trucks
• Attention to detail, safety, and accuracy

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb on and off powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, or reposition materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts in busy warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and inventory while operating powered industrial vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

Friendly Team. Smooth Flow.
“This place is low-stress and fast-paced. The people are friendly and helpful. They treat you like family,” -Staffmark Associate

What You Will Do

As a Forklift Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

A Forklift Operator supports efficient warehouse and manufacturing operations by safely transporting inventory using forklifts and other powered industrial equipment. This position combines technical equipment skills with strong safety awareness to support reliable material movement.

The Forklift Operator requires attention to detail, safe operating practices, and the ability to work efficiently around personnel, equipment, and inventory while maintaining warehouse productivity. Successful candidates contribute directly to efficient supply chain operations.

This profession provides an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy forklift operation, logistics, and warehouse environments.