Forklift Operator - Day Shift, Competitive Pay & Benefits

Staffmark Group; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits (medical, dental, vision)

Life Insurance

Optional 401(k) plan

Safety-focused warehouse environment

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Lockport, IL is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely transport materials and support inventory movement in a warehouse environment. You will operate multiple forklift types (sit-down, reach, cherry picker) and assist with general warehouse duties in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires forklift experience, attention to safety, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. Pay rate is $19.50 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to load, unload, move, stack, and organize palletized materials.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to identify inventory, shipping documents, and storage locations.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and safety commitment.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, move, load, and reposition heavy furniture throughout the warehouse.
• Operate a cherry picker/order picker to retrieve and move products.
• Operate a reach truck for material handling and product movement.
• Operate a sit-down forklift safely and efficiently.
• Assist with general warehouse and material-handling duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

High attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

RF scanners

WMS

Job description

Staffmark Group in Lockport, IL is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely transport materials and support inventory movement in a warehouse environment. You will operate multiple forklift types (sit-down, reach, cherry picker) and assist with general warehouse duties in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires forklift experience, attention to safety, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–2:30 PM. Pay rate is $19.50 per hour with benefits.