Forklift Operator II — Skilled Warehouse Pro

NFI Industries; Manteno (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Benefits

Dental Benefits

Vision Benefits

Prescription Drug Coverage

401k Plan

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Other Benefits

Job summary

NFI Industries in Manteno, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator II to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise within a warehouse. The role requires operating multiple forklift types and may include order filling or checking while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of forklift experience and must qualify for the NFI forklift certification. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2+ years 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.
• Base hourly rate for this position is $20.75 HOUR to $22.75; multiple shifts.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage.
• 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off.
• Paid Parental Leave and other benefit plan options.

Responsibilities

• Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Completes and documents pre-operation inspection forms.
• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated rack locations.
• Unloads inbound shipments safely and transports product to storage.
• Pulls, stages, and prepares products for outbound shipment.
• Verifies correct quantity and product type are loaded and shipped.
• Performs order picking in an accurate, timely manner.
• Moves product from staging or storage into trailers for outbound loads.
• Maintains documentation to support inventory accuracy.
• Assists with physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
• Uses RF scanning devices to support inventory management.
• Reports safety concerns or incidents to management promptly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Basic math

Customer service

Excel basics

RF scanning devices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF scanners

Warehouse management system (WMS)

Job description

NFI Industries in Manteno, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator II to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise within a warehouse. The role requires operating multiple forklift types and may include order filling or checking while maintaining safety and accuracy.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of forklift experience and must qualify for the NFI forklift certification. The position offers competitive hourly pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, and