Forklift Operator - Pallet Services

48forty Solutions; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Daily Pay

Referral Bonuses

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Relogistics is hiring a Forklift Operator in Huntley, IL. You will move pallets using forklift equipment, assist in loading/unloading, and contribute to safe, efficient warehouse operations. The role emphasizes adherence to safety procedures and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements include a High School Diploma or GED, 1–3 years of forklift experience, and forklift certification preferred. Overtime and physical work are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift certification preferred.
• 1–3 years forklift experience required.
• Previous warehouse/logistics experience preferred.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

• Move sorted pallet stacks to staging areas using Relogistics forklift equipment.
• Operate forklifts with care in line with safety procedures.
• Hand-sort wooden pallets when required.
• Repair wooden pallets using a nail gun when required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Safety procedures

Labor-intensive work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a Forklift Operator, you’ll get to move pallets and other materials through the different areas of the warehouse, supporting production requirements in those areas, as well as loading and unloading customer trailers. Forklift Operators also get to wear many hats within the site! You may also sort pallets by hand and repair damaged wooden pallets by hand in some locations. This role is vital to the success of our Relogistics site!

Hourly Pay

$19.00/hr. - $20.00/hr

Shift(s)

Tuesday - Friday 600 PM - 430 AM

Location

Huntley, IL 60142

• Move sorted pallet stacks to appropriate staging area using Relogistics forklift equipment
• Forklifts must be operated with extreme care, adhering to company safety procedures at all times
• Hand-sorting wooden pallets, when required
• Repairing wooden pallets using a nail gun, when required
• Maintain a clean & safe working environment
• High School Diploma or GED
• Forklift certification preferred
• 1-3 years of forklift experience
• Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred
• Willingness to work in a labor intensive environment
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Willing to work overtime as needed
• Competitive Pay, Holiday Pay, and Daily Pay - Access to your earned wages before payday!
• Referral Bonuses
• Long-Term Career Advancement
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Great Team Environment

Relogistics is part of the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. We are truly Pallet Management Made Simple, our workforce is the heart and soul of our business, and we’re looking for our next Forklift Operator to join our team!

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
• Repetitively adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths
• The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision
• May be required to lift pallets by hand, each weighing between 50 lbs. to 75 lbs

Relogistics is an equal opportunity employer.

Starting from USD $19.00/Hr.