General Laborer - Shipping Forklift Driver

Gavin Zickerman Quinton Samuels Operations; Illinois; On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Gavin Zickerman Quinton Samuels Operations in Illinois seeks a dependable Shipping/Receiving Associate to support daily warehousing tasks. You will handle inbound/outbound shipments, operate a Hi-Lo forklift, and help staging and order fulfillment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and teamwork in a manufacturing environment. Candidates should be comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs and using basic shipping software; PPE provided.

Qualifications

• Hi-Lo forklift operation experience; certification preferred or training available.
• Lift and move up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Basic computer skills for shipping software and inventory entry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Good communication; able to work independently or in a team.
• PPE use required (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots).

Responsibilities

• Receive incoming materials, verify counts, inspect for damage, and complete receiving docs.
• Prepare outgoing shipments, labeling, packaging, and paperwork.
• Operate Hi-Lo forklift to move materials and parts.
• Perform packing and finishing of in-house tools and parts (cleaning, deburring, wrapping, inspection).
• Maintain organized storage areas and inventory locations.
• Assist production by staging materials and delivering parts to workstations.
• Complete daily logs, shipping records, and inventory updates accurately.
• Follow safety procedures, equipment guidelines, and quality standards.
• Support general shop tasks to keep workflow moving.

Skills

Hi-Lo forklift experience

Lift up to 50 lbs

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork / independence

PPE usage

Manufacturing environment

Communication skills

Tools

Shipping software

Job description

• Receive incoming materials, tools, and components; verify counts, inspect for damage, and complete receiving documentation.
• Prepare outgoing shipments, including labeling, packaging, and generating required paperwork.
• Operate a Hi-Lo forklift to move materials, tooling, and finished parts throughout the facility.
• Perform packing and finishing operations on tools and parts manufactured in-house (cleaning, deburring, protective wrapping, final inspection, etc.).
• Maintain organized storage areas, inventory locations, and shipping supplies.
• Assist production by staging materials and delivering parts to workstations as needed.
• Complete daily logs, shipping records, and inventory updates with accuracy.
• Follow all safety procedures, equipment guidelines, and quality standards.
• Support general shop tasks as required to keep workflow moving.

Requirements

• Hi-Lo / forklift driving experience (certification preferred; company can train if needed).
• Ability to lift, carry, and move up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Basic computer skills for shipping software, labels, and inventory entry.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Good communication skills and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Manufacturing shop setting with daily interaction with production, tooling, and quality teams.
• Standing, walking, bending, and material handling throughout the shift.
• Use of PPE as required (safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, etc.).