Forklift Operator — Choose Shifts, Overtime & Bonus

Nestlé S.A.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Quarterly bonus structure

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Nestlé USA is hiring a Forklift Operator to support warehouse and production operations, loading/unloading materials, moving inventory, and ensuring accurate rotation. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to FEFO practices in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of stand‑up forklift experience. Overtime and rotating shifts are available, with a quarterly bonus and competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of stand‑up forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain FEFO staging for proper rotation of expiration‑dated materials.
• Read and interpret production schedules and orders to determine material movement needs.
• Transport and distribute materials from receiving or production to storage locations.
• Sort materials by size, type, or product code.
• Support inventory management, including perishable goods storage and accurate staging.
• Follow safety policies and report unsafe conditions or damage.
• Contribute to quality and efficiency improvements in warehouse operations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Stand‑up forklift

Bilingual English/Spanish

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Barcode scanning knowledge

Automated data collection systems

Job description

Nestlé USA is hiring a Forklift Operator to support warehouse and production operations, loading/unloading materials, moving inventory, and ensuring accurate rotation. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to FEFO practices in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of stand‑up forklift experience. Overtime and rotating shifts are available, with a quarterly bonus and competitive rewards package.