Forklift Operator II: Safe, Efficient Inventory Pro

NFI Industries; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Prescription Drug Coverage

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

among other benefit plan options

Job summary

NFI Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator II to safely operate material handling equipment in our warehouse in Illinois. You will locate, move, stack, and count merchandise, while ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety procedures.

The role requires substantial time on forklifts and may include order filling or checking duties. The position offers a base hourly rate of $22/hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and parental leave.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Preferred 2+ years of forklift operation experience and/or experience using warehouse distribution equipment.
• 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, following established work practices and safety procedures
• Completes and documents required pre-operation inspection forms for equipment
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated rack locations
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and transports product to assigned storage locations
• Pulls, stages, and prepares products for outbound shipment
• 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

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer service

Basic math

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanning devices

Excel

Job description

NFI Industries is seeking a Forklift Operator II to safely operate material handling equipment in our warehouse in Illinois. You will locate, move, stack, and count merchandise, while ensuring accuracy and adherence to safety procedures.

The role requires substantial time on forklifts and may include order filling or checking duties. The position offers a base hourly rate of $22/hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO and parental leave.