Forklift Operator - 1st Shift, Full-Time, Weekly Pay

SURGE Staffing; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Weekly pay

Long-term employment

Forklift/warehouse experience

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is hiring a Forklift Operator for 1st shift to support our warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will operate sit-down or stand-up forklifts, move materials, load/unload trailers, and help with shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks.

This full-time role offers pay of $18.00 per hour, weekly pay, and potential for long-term employment. Candidates must have forklift experience and be able to work 8–10 hour shifts, with flexibility for schedule changes as needed.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience is required.
• Experience with sit-down or stand-up forklifts preferred.
• Experience in warehouse, shipping, or receiving is preferred.
• RF scanner experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down or stand-up forklift safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trailers and semi-trucks.
• Move, stack, and organize pallets and materials throughout the facility.
• Transport parts and materials to production work areas.
• Stage materials and finished products for production and shipping.
• Use RF scanners to scan and track inventory.
• Assist with shipping and receiving activities.
• Verify products, parts, and shipments for accuracy.
• Complete required warehouse, shipping, and inventory paperwork.
• Maintain an organized and safe work area.
• Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA guidelines.
• Assist with general warehouse and material handling duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift experience

Stand-up forklift

Sit-down forklift

RF scanner

Tools

RF Scanner

Job description

SURGE Staffing is hiring a Forklift Operator for 1st shift to support our warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will operate sit-down or stand-up forklifts, move materials, load/unload trailers, and help with shipping, receiving, and inventory tasks.

This full-time role offers pay of $18.00 per hour, weekly pay, and potential for long-term employment. Candidates must have forklift experience and be able to work 8–10 hour shifts, with flexibility for schedule changes as needed.