Forklift Operator - Weekly Pay

Gojob; Plainfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health insurance

Career opportunities

Job summary

Gojob is hiring forklift drivers for a global logistics warehouse in Joliet, IL. You will operate sit-down propane forklifts to move, count, and stage merchandise safely. This is a temporary to permanent position with weekly pay and benefits.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading shipments, inventory control, RF scanning, and ensuring accuracy of orders. Must meet safety standards and be able to work OT, nights, weekends and holidays. Excel and general computer knowledge are required.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of forklift experience with sit-down propane equipment.
• Must be able to obtain forklift certification.
• Stand/walk 10–12 hours and lift up to 50 lbs.
• OT, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Excel and basic computer knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down propane forklift to move, locate, stack and count merchandise safely.
• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage and staging areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment and ensure correct quantities.
• Perform picking duties to meet customer service standards.
• Maintain inventory records and report discrepancies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Excel knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

RF scanning

Computer literacy

Job description

**Must have 2-3 years of experience operating a sit down propane forklift with 6 months previous experience**Gojob is hiring **Forklift Drivers** for a global logistics warehouse located in **Joliet, IL**. **Temporary to permanent placement.**You will be responsible for operating sit-down forklift equipment (propane)for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise safely and efficiently. You may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties. As a Gojobber, you will enjoy weekly pay, excellent communication from recruiters, the opportunity to build a career, health insurance and more!

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using a forklift, clamp, and/ or push-pull equipment(propane sit down/forward and back operations)
• Unloads inbound shipments and moves product to storage locations and from staging and/or storage areas into trailers
• Pulls and prepares products for shipment and ensures exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped
• Performs picking duties efficiently to meet customer service standards
• Operates all equipment in a safe and efficient manner and reports any safety concerns to manager
• Maintains records to guarantee inventory control and security and reports any inventory discrepancies
• Assists in physical inventories, ensures proper stock rotation, and conducts cycle counts as requested

Requirements

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED preferred
• At least 6 months forklift experience and/or using warehouse distribution equipment (must be able to get forklift certified)
• Basic safety understanding in operating equipment
• Must be able to stand/walk for up to 10-12 hours and lift and/or pull 50 lbs without restriction
• Able to bend, lift, stretch and reach below the waist/above the head, walk the distribution center with great frequency, and work with variable noise levels, temperature, and lighting
• Available to work OT, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Attention to detail, excellent customer service, and basic math skills
• Able to complete inspection form prior to operating equipment
• Able to use RF scanning equipment
• Must have Excel knowledge plus general computer knowledge
• Must be able to pass a background screen and drug screen
• Great Attendance
• Candidates interested in converting to full time

At Gojob, we celebrate workplace diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.