Forklift Operator I: Warehouse Inventory & Shipping

NFI Industries; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

NFI Industries in Joliet, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely move and stack merchandise using forklifts and related equipment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficiency in daily warehouse tasks.

Responsibilities include pre-operation inspections, order picking, inventory support, and using RF scanners. Qualified candidates typically have a High School diploma or GED and forklift certification; base pay starts at $22.50 per hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Forklift certification required or ability to obtain.
• Basic math and counting accuracy essential.

Responsibilities

• Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Completes pre-operation inspections and documents forms.
• Stacks and stores merchandise using forklift, clamp, or push-pull.
• Unloads inbound shipments and moves product to storage.
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment per requirements.
• Verifies quantity and product type for loading and shipping.
• Performs order picking accurately and timely.
• Uses RF scanners to support inventory accuracy.
• Maintains documentation to support inventory counts.
• Adheres to safety procedures and reports hazards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Safety procedures

Excel basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanning devices

Inventory software basics

Job description

NFI Industries in Joliet, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator I to safely move and stack merchandise using forklifts and related equipment. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and efficiency in daily warehouse tasks.

Responsibilities include pre-operation inspections, order picking, inventory support, and using RF scanners. Qualified candidates typically have a High School diploma or GED and forklift certification; base pay starts at $22.50 per hour with benefits.