Forklift Operator & Inventory Specialist — Day Shift (Mon–Fri)

Cary-Grove Chamber of Commerce; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Job summary

Cary-Grove Chamber of Commerce in Crystal Lake, IL, is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate with forklift experience to support daily paint manufacturing and distribution operations. This role involves material handling, order fulfillment, and assisting with shipping, including UPS orders.

You will operate sit-down forklifts and reach trucks, load and unload trucks, pick and prepare orders using RF scanners, maintain accurate inventory, and support warehouse organization and shipping tasks.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Experience operating sit-down forklift and reach truck required.
• Familiarity with scan guns and warehouse systems.
• Ability to lift and move materials as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic clerical or shipping experience (UPS/FedEx) is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle and move paint products, stains, and related materials.
• Operate sit-down forklift and stand-up reach truck safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Pick and prepare orders using RF scan guns.
• Maintain accurate inventory and order tracking.
• Assist with material distribution and warehouse organization.
• Support UPS shipping processes as a backup.
• Perform basic clerical tasks related to shipping and order processing.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Warehouse systems

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Reach truck

RF scanners

Job description

Cary-Grove Chamber of Commerce in Crystal Lake, IL, is seeking a reliable Warehouse Associate with forklift experience to support daily paint manufacturing and distribution operations. This role involves material handling, order fulfillment, and assisting with shipping, including UPS orders.

You will operate sit-down forklifts and reach trucks, load and unload trucks, pick and prepare orders using RF scanners, maintain accurate inventory, and support warehouse organization and shipping tasks.