Forklift Operator - Day Shift with Weekly Pay & Benefits

Staffmark; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life Insurance and Disability

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-focused warehouse environment

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Staffmark is hiring a Forklift Operator in Lockport, IL. You will operate multiple types of forklifts to load, unload and move furniture and other materials throughout the warehouse, with a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM shift on weekdays.

The role emphasizes safety, inventory accuracy, and efficient material handling. Experience with RF scanners and WMS is a plus; physical lifting up to 50 pounds is required; forklift certification is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts or powered industrial equipment safely.
• Able to load, unload, move, stack and organize palletized materials.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and equipment operation.
• Able to identify inventory, shipping docs, and storage locations.
• Strong attention to detail and dependable attendance.
• Physical ability to perform warehouse work through the shift.

Responsibilities

• Safely lift, move, load, and reposition heavy furniture throughout the warehouse.
• Operate a cherry picker/order picker, reach truck, and sit-down forklift.
• Support general warehouse and material-handling duties as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Inventory accuracy

RF scanning

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Tools

RF scanners

WMS

Inventory software

Pallet jack

Job description

Staffmark is hiring a Forklift Operator in Lockport, IL. You will operate multiple types of forklifts to load, unload and move furniture and other materials throughout the warehouse, with a 6:00 AM–2:30 PM shift on weekdays.

The role emphasizes safety, inventory accuracy, and efficient material handling. Experience with RF scanners and WMS is a plus; physical lifting up to 50 pounds is required; forklift certification is beneficial.