Forklift Operator — Des Plaines, Day Shift | Weekly Pay

Staffmark Group; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 46,838,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

Optional 401(k) Plan

Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment

Job summary

Staffmark Group in Des Plaines, IL is hiring a Forklift Operator to move, stage, and store freight safely in a busy warehouse. The role requires sit-down forklift operation, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining accurate shipment handling.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of sit-down forklift experience, knowledge of safety procedures, ability to read and follow warehouse procedures, and reliability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow warehouse procedures and safety guidelines.
• Basic math and inventory tracking skills preferred.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and organized work environment.
• Willingness to participate in workplace safety training.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift to move, stage, and store freight safely.
• Load and unload trucks while ensuring shipment accuracy.
• Break down incoming freight shipments and sort materials by destination.
• Move products in and out of warehouse racking and staging areas.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.

Skills

Sit-down forklift operation

Warehouse safety practices

Inventory tracking basics

Independent and team work

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Ability to read, understand, and follow warehouse procedures and safety guidelines

Basic math

Job description

Staffmark Group in Des Plaines, IL is hiring a Forklift Operator to move, stage, and store freight safely in a busy warehouse. The role requires sit-down forklift operation, loading/unloading trucks, and maintaining accurate shipment handling.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of sit-down forklift experience, knowledge of safety procedures, ability to read and follow warehouse procedures, and reliability.