Forklift Operator I 3rd Shift (TMP0005)

Peoplelink, LLC; Elwood (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K

Direct deposit

Job summary

Peoplelink Staffing in partnership with a prominent warehouse in Elwood, IL, seeks Forklift Operator I for a 3rd shift to move, locate, stack and count merchandise. The climate-controlled facility offers full benefits, 401K, and profit sharing.

Shift is Monday–Friday 10pm–6am with starting pay of $23.25 per hour. You will operate material handling equipment safely, perform pre-operation inspections, and support inventory control and order fulfillment while maintaining productivity and safety

Qualifications

• Basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency.
• Understanding of inventory control processes.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts and related material handling equipment safely.
• Completes pre-operation inspection forms for equipment.
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas.
• Unloads inbound shipments and moves products to storage.
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment per requirements.
• Verifies quantities and product types for loading and shipping.
• Performs order picking with accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and reports discrepancies.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Safety awareness

Inventory accuracy

Tools

RF scanners

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Forklift Operator I 3rd Shift (TMP0005)
Light Industrial & Manufacturing Elwood , Illinois Contract Oct 26, 2026

Peoplelink Staffing, in partnership with a prominent warehouse in the ELWOOD, ILarea, is seeking Forkift Drivers to join their team! This is a climate-controlled facility offering a wide range of perks such as full benefits, 401K, and profit sharing!

Shift is Monday-Friday 10p-6a; starting pay is $23.25/hour.

The Forklift Operator I is responsible for operating material handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise within the warehouse. The Operator ensures the safe and efficient use of forklifts and may also perform order filler or order checker duties as needed, while maintaining productivity, accuracy, and adherence to safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently, following established work practices and safety procedures
• Possesses basic understanding of equipment safety and adheres to all safety protocols
• Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and moves product to storage locations
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment in accordance with customer and operational requirements
• Verifies that the correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped
• Performs order picking in an accurate, timely, and customer-service-focused manner
• Moves product from staging or storage areas into trailers for outbound loads
• Maintains required documentation and reports to support inventory accuracy and product security
• Assists with physical inventory counts and periodic cycle counts as directed
• Ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with company standards
• Identifies and reports inventory discrepancies to the inventory control team and participates in resolution
• Uses RF scanning devices to support accurate inventory management
• Reports safety concerns, hazards, or incidents to management promptly
• Demonstrates basic Excel skills and general computer proficiency to complete required tasks
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as required by the role and determined by management

Why Peoplelink Staffing?

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance available
• 401K available after reaching hours worked requirement
• Direct Deposit Programs

Peoplelink Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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