Forklift Operator- 1st shift M-F 6am-2pm

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 26,863 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and shift diff

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Low medical premium under $10/week

HSA with employer contribution

Weekly 401(k) match

Vacation on hire

8 holidays per year

Personal time after 90 days

EAP & identity theft protection

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance & short-term disability

Job summary

SCC Saddle Creek Corporation in Joliet, IL is hiring Forklift Operators to load, unload, sort, and transport products in a warehouse. You will follow safety policies, work with teammates, and perform tasks with minimal supervision.

The role offers weekly pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and first-shift hours from 6am–2pm, Monday–Friday, with a second-shift differential starting at $1.50. Base pay starts at $19.50–$20.00 per hour based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 1 year forklift experience.
• Able to move and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently per site policies.
• Load/unload trailers and transport products to designated areas.
• Check inbound/outbound items for accuracy and damage.
• Use handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse staff.
• Keep the facility clean, organized and orderly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Forklift operation

Lifting 50 lbs

Drug screen pass

Background check

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 per 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
• Base pay from $19.50 – $20.00 per hour based on skills and experience
• Second shift differential starting at $1.50
• Shift: Monday – Friday, 6am – 2pm

Summary

Forklift Operators are responsible for loading, unloading, sorting, staging and transporting products into and out of a warehouse. Individuals in this position must work cooperatively with other associates and productively with little supervision. Following company safety policies and procedures is of great importance to this position.

What You’ll Do

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, in accordance with company or site‑specific safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload trailers, railcars, order picking and transports to designated area.
• Check product on inbound/outbound to ensure that items and quantities are correct and there is no damage.
• Use handheld scanners/equipment for warehouse management system compliance.
• Perform daily maintenance inspections of equipment.
• Work cooperatively with other warehouse associates.
• Participate in keeping the facility maintained in a clean, neat, and orderly fashion.
• Perform additional duties assigned by supervisor.

What We Need from You

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Minimum of 1‑year experience operating a forklift.
• Must be able to move and/or lift up to 50 pounds, and perform physically exerting tasks of the job in a warehouse environment that may be non‑temperature controlled, meaning the indoor temperature fluctuates throughout each season.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screening and background investigation.
• Must be able to work overtime and adjust schedule as needed.

Helpful Experience (Not Required)

• Experience with RF equipment.
• Warehouse experience in a high‑volume environment; experience in a food grade, refrigerated warehouse helpful.
• Familiarity with and ability to use order management systems such as WMS.
• Forklift certified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an affirmative 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. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here. 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.