Forklift Operator - Safe, Impactful Warehouse Role

Kenco Group; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

Kenco Group is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely operate powered industrial equipment and move products for shipping and receiving needs. The role includes loading, unloading, stacking, labeling, and coordinating with inventory systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include at least two years of forklift experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to pass a background/drug screen, basic computer skills, and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Pass Background and Drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution (sit-down/stand-up forklifts, clamp, picker).
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and transport materials to designated areas.
• Scan product and print labels; complete paperwork as needed.
• Maintain inventory systems and ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and keep the workspace inspection-ready.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kenco Group is hiring a Forklift Operator to safely operate powered industrial equipment and move products for shipping and receiving needs. The role includes loading, unloading, stacking, labeling, and coordinating with inventory systems in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications include at least two years of forklift experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to pass a background/drug screen, basic computer skills, and strong attention to detail.