Forklift Warehouse Specialist - Inventory & Shipping

Aapstaff; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aapstaff is seeking a Material Handler in Illinois to accurately process customer orders, manage shipping/receiving, and perform inventory counts. The role requires operating forklifts and performing multiple material handling tasks with attention to quality and safety.

You will respond to the Branch Manager, ensure timely delivery, and maintain clean, safe work areas while following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines throughout your shift.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED or equivalent.
• 1–2 years warehouse experience required.
• Forklift training program completion preferred.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift, two-wheel hand cart, and scales.
• Retrieve stock to fulfill orders.
• Check outgoing and incoming shipments for accuracy.
• Check orders for accuracy.
• Inspect goods for defects and report damaged or defective material/product to supervisor.
• Place compiled/completed orders in designated areas.
• Monitor the movement and progress of orders for timely delivery.
• Order picking, packing, wrapping, labeling products, and shrink-wrapping palletized orders per SOP.
• Follow the 6 S’s: Sort, Straighten, Shine, Standardize, Sustain, and Safety.
• Load finished products/orders onto trucks.
• Transport stock from storage to warehouse.
• Load or unload material inbound or outbound.
• Open bales, crates, and other containers.
• Assist in counting physical inventory.
• Wear the proper safety equipment and abide by safety rules.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

OSHA safety knowledge

Job description

Aapstaff is seeking a Material Handler in Illinois to accurately process customer orders, manage shipping/receiving, and perform inventory counts. The role requires operating forklifts and performing multiple material handling tasks with attention to quality and safety.

You will respond to the Branch Manager, ensure timely delivery, and maintain clean, safe work areas while following standard operating procedures and safety guidelines throughout your shift.