Hands-On Forklift Operator & Material Handler (Day Shift)

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Rochelle (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Forklift/Material Handler for a full-time, daytime role. The job combines forklift operation, material handling, order preparation, and customer service in a busy facility.

Ideal candidates have sit-down forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities to support daily operations and customer orders.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down or counterbalance forklift experience.
• Material handling, warehouse or similar experience.
• Ability to measure and identify materials and use basic hand tools.
• Strong attention to detail and safety awareness.
• Reliable attendance and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down/counterbalance forklift to move, stage, load, and unload materials.
• Pick and prepare materials to complete customer orders.
• Load and unload trucks and customer vehicles.
• Verify products and quantities for accuracy.
• Measure and handle building materials of various sizes and lengths.
• Use hand tools and other equipment as required.
• Assist customers in a friendly and professional manner.
• Keep work areas organized, clean, and safe.
• Work independently and with the team to meet daily priorities.
• Follow established safety procedures when handling materials and operating equipment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Material handling

Customer service

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Rochelle, IL is seeking a Forklift/Material Handler for a full-time, daytime role. The job combines forklift operation, material handling, order preparation, and customer service in a busy facility.

Ideal candidates have sit-down forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and a safety-first mindset. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with opportunities to support daily operations and customer orders.