Forklift Operator I: Kickstart Your Warehouse Career

NFI Industries; University Park (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NFI Industries in United States is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move, locate, and count merchandise within the warehouse. You will operate forklifts safely, perform order fulfillment, and support inventory accuracy with basic Excel usage.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and attention to detail, with base pay around the stated hourly rate and eligibility for benefits as part of a robust plan.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred and forklift certification is required.
• 6 months forklift operation experience or related warehouse experience preferred.
• Must pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good customer service skills and basic math competence.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently.
• Performs pre-operation inspections and maintains safety standards.
• Stacks and moves merchandise to designated areas.
• Unloads inbound shipments and prepares for storage.
• Performs order picking and shipment preparation.
• Verifies quantities and product types for loading and shipping.
• Moves product from staging to trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and documentation.
• Participates in physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Uses RF devices to support inventory management.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

RF scanning

Excel basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED preferred

Tools

RF scanners

Basic Excel

Job description

NFI Industries in United States is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move, locate, and count merchandise within the warehouse. You will operate forklifts safely, perform order fulfillment, and support inventory accuracy with basic Excel usage.

The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and attention to detail, with base pay around the stated hourly rate and eligibility for benefits as part of a robust plan.