Forklift Operator - Pallet Movement & Shipping

Mondi Group; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Retirement Plan 401K

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Mondi Group is seeking a forklift operator to prepare pallets of finished goods and manage pallet movement at our Illinois facility. You will inspect forklifts at shift start, load shipments, and ensure accurate paperwork, while moving pallets through production to shipping areas.

This role includes wrapping, tagging, stocking, and routine housekeeping. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and 1–5 years of reach forklift experience, with strong reliability and stress management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-5 years of reach forklift experience.
• Disciplined, dependable and resourceful.
• High level of composure and good stress management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform forklift inspections at the start of each shift and report repairs.
• Load outgoing shipments and prepare required paperwork.
• Move pallets from production to shipping or drying areas.
• Wrap, strap, and prepare pallets for shipment or storage per instructions.
• Strap and wrap stock pallets in racks and tag pallets.
• Put away stock and scan into locations.
• Handle packaging to Acromat areas as required by the production schedule.
• Maintain housekeeping; notify supervisor of tipped pallets and sweep floors daily.
• Overtime or weekend work may be required.
• Assist with training new hires and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Reach forklift operation

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mondi Group is seeking a forklift operator to prepare pallets of finished goods and manage pallet movement at our Illinois facility. You will inspect forklifts at shift start, load shipments, and ensure accurate paperwork, while moving pallets through production to shipping areas.

This role includes wrapping, tagging, stocking, and routine housekeeping. The ideal candidate has a High School diploma and 1–5 years of reach forklift experience, with strong reliability and stress management skills.