Forklift Operator I — Safe, Detail‑Oriented Warehouse

NFI; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription drug coverage

401k plan

Wellness program

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

NFI in Joliet, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise in our warehouse. This role ensures safe, efficient use of forklifts and may assist with order filling and checking while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

Responsibilities include pre-op inspections, stacking, unloading, and supporting inventory control with RF scanning. Base hourly rate starts at $23.25, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• Preferred forklift experience (6 months) and ability to operate warehouse equipment safely.
• Good basic math and accurate record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts and material handling equipment safely.
• Complete pre-operation inspections.
• Stack and store merchandise using forklift or related equipment.
• Unload inbound shipments and move products to storage locations.
• Pull and prep products for shipment according to requirements.
• Verify quantities and product types for loading and shipping.
• Perform order picking with accuracy and timeliness.
• Record inventory and support inventory counts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanner

Excel

Job description

NFI in Joliet, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator I to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise in our warehouse. This role ensures safe, efficient use of forklifts and may assist with order filling and checking while maintaining productivity and accuracy.

Responsibilities include pre-op inspections, stacking, unloading, and supporting inventory control with RF scanning. Base hourly rate starts at $23.25, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for growth within the team.