Forklift Operator – Cold Storage Fulfillment | Medical & 401(k)

Misfits-Market; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 27,552,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Grocery box credit $1200/year

Job summary

Misfits Market is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Forklift Operator for our fulfillment center in Illinois. You will operate forklifts and related equipment to move, stack, and organize grocery products, while supporting inventory counts and order fulfillment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of forklift experience, and the ability to pass internal certification. Safety compliance and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to pass internal forklift operator certification.
• 1 year of forklift experience in a warehouse or similar setting.
• Strong understanding of OSHA forklift safety protocols.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and stand, bend, and stoop for extended periods.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment to move grocery products throughout the warehouse, load/unload trucks, and stack products.
• Assist with inventory counts and cycle counts, ensuring accurate tracking of movements.
• Collaborate with warehouse team to pick and stage products for shipment following safety guidelines.
• Perform pre-operational checks, wear PPE, and report safety hazards.
• Conduct routine maintenance checks on forklifts and report needs to maintenance.
• Communicate with supervisors to coordinate workflow and address forklift-related issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety protocols

Inventory counts

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

WMS

Job description

Misfits Market is seeking a skilled and safety-conscious Forklift Operator for our fulfillment center in Illinois. You will operate forklifts and related equipment to move, stack, and organize grocery products, while supporting inventory counts and order fulfillment.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, at least 1 year of forklift experience, and the ability to pass internal certification. Safety compliance and teamwork are essential in this fast-paced environment.