Forklift Operator I — Safe, Accurate Warehouse Work

NFI; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401k plan

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Wellness program

Life insurance

Job summary

NFI is seeking a Forklift Operator I in Joliet, IL to move, locate, relocate, stack and count merchandise within the warehouse. You will operate forklifts safely, perform pre-operation inspections, and support inventory accuracy using RF scanning devices.

Responsibilities include order picking, unloading shipments, and ensuring safety and productivity while following company procedures and safety protocols. A base hourly rate is provided with potential shift-based additions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 6 months forklift operation experience preferred.
• Must qualify and pass NFI forklift certification.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective customer service skills and basic math competencies.

Responsibilities

• Operates all material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms.
• Stacks and stores merchandise using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment.
• Unloads inbound shipments and moves product to storage locations.
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment per requirements.
• Verifies correct quantity and product type loaded and shipped.
• Performs order picking accurately and timely.
• Moves product from staging to trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintains documentation for inventory accuracy and security.
• Assists with physical inventory counts and cycle counts.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

NFI forklift certification

RF scanning devices

Job description

NFI is seeking a Forklift Operator I in Joliet, IL to move, locate, relocate, stack and count merchandise within the warehouse. You will operate forklifts safely, perform pre-operation inspections, and support inventory accuracy using RF scanning devices.

Responsibilities include order picking, unloading shipments, and ensuring safety and productivity while following company procedures and safety protocols. A base hourly rate is provided with potential shift-based additions.