Forklift Operator - Material Handling | First Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable first-shift schedule

Opportunity for permanent hire

Team-oriented work environment

Growth potential

Pay raise after probationary period

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced Material Handler to join a fast-paced distribution operation. The role involves picking, packing, auditing orders, forklift operation, and shipping/receiving to ensure timely delivery of products.

We offer an evaluation hire with pay of $18.00 per hour on a Monday–Friday schedule. Candidates should have forklift experience (stand-up and sit-down), with order picker experience strongly preferred, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months forklift experience preferred.
• Experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts required.
• Order picker experience strongly preferred.
• Shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, or warehouse operations experience.
• Ability to read and utilize warehouse computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and audit customer orders for accuracy.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Safely operate stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks.
• Move materials throughout the warehouse and stage products for shipment.
• Receive, sort, and store inventory in designated locations.
• Utilize warehouse management systems to track inventory and order activity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.
• Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily productivity goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Tools

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced Material Handler to join a fast-paced distribution operation. The role involves picking, packing, auditing orders, forklift operation, and shipping/receiving to ensure timely delivery of products.

We offer an evaluation hire with pay of $18.00 per hour on a Monday–Friday schedule. Candidates should have forklift experience (stand-up and sit-down), with order picker experience strongly preferred, and a