Forklift Operators

Kelly Services; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Transit benefits

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Holiday pay

Job summary

Kelly Services in Romeoville, IL is seeking an experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator for the night shift. You will operate a Toyota sit-down forklift, load and unload goods, and stage materials across a fast-paced distribution center.

Requirements include at least 2 years of forklift experience, RF scanner proficiency, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. The role emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork in a busy 3PL environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of recent sit-down forklift experience (Toyota preferred).
• Experience using RF scanners preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (most lifts average around 30 lbs.)
• Reliable work history; employment gaps will be reviewed
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Toyota sit-down forklift safely and efficiently
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse
• Repeatedly get on and off the forklift throughout the shift
• Perform pallet picking and other warehouse duties using an RF scanner
• Follow all safety policies and warehouse procedures
• Assist with general warehouse tasks as needed

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanner usage

Safety compliance

Teamwork

Reliability

Tools

Toyota sit-down forklift

RF Scanner

Job description

Now Hiring: Sit-Down Forklift Operator (Night Shift)

Location: Romeoville, IL

• Sunday–Thursday, 6:00am–2:30pm (Day Shift) $21/hr
• Sunday–Thursday, 6:00pm–2:30am (Night Shift) $22.50/hr

About the Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator to join a busy warehouse team in Romeoville, IL. This position is ideal for candidates with recent forklift experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced distribution environment and performing occasional picking duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Toyota sit-down forklift safely and efficiently
• Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse
• Repeatedly get on and off the forklift throughout the shift
• Perform pallet picking and other warehouse duties using an RF scanner
• Follow all safety policies and warehouse procedures
• Assist with general warehouse tasks as needed

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of recent sit-down forklift experience (Toyota preferred)

Experience using RF scanners preferred

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (most lifts average around 30 lbs.)

Reliable work history; employment gaps will be reviewed

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Work Environment

This facility is a 3PL warehouse supporting manufacturing packaging products, including:

• Coffee cups
• Clamshell containers
• Straws
• Plasticware
• Other food-service packaging materials

Dress Code & Safety Requirements

• Steel-toe shoes required
• Work shorts permitted
• No hoodies or inappropriate graphic T-shirts
• Safety glasses and safety vests provided on-site

Hiring Process

• No interview required
• Resume review before assignment

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• telemedicine
• term life
• whole life
• accident insurance
• critical illness
• a legal plan
• short-term disability
• retirement savings plan
• service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year)
• transit spending account
• paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.