Material Handler- Forklift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 20,457 - 29,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable first-shift schedule

Opportunity for permanent hire

Team-oriented work environment

Growth potential

Pay raise after probationary period

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced Material Handler to join a fast-paced distribution operation. The role involves picking, packing, auditing orders, forklift operation, and shipping/receiving to ensure timely delivery of products.

We offer an evaluation hire with pay of $18.00 per hour on a Monday–Friday schedule. Candidates should have forklift experience (stand-up and sit-down), with order picker experience strongly preferred, and a

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months forklift experience preferred.
• Experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts required.
• Order picker experience strongly preferred.
• Shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, or warehouse operations experience.
• Ability to read and utilize warehouse computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and audit customer orders for accuracy.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Safely operate stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks.
• Move materials throughout the warehouse and stage products for shipment.
• Receive, sort, and store inventory in designated locations.
• Utilize warehouse management systems to track inventory and order activity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.
• Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily productivity goals.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Tools

Warehouse management systems (WMS)

Job description

Material Handler | M-F 8:00a - 4:30p | Evaluation Hire | $18.00/ hour | Rockford IL

We are seeking an experienced Material Handler to join a fast-paced distribution and fulfillment operation. This position is responsible for accurately picking and auditing orders, operating material handling equipment, and supporting shipping and receiving activities to ensure timely delivery of products to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Pick, pack, and audit customer orders for accuracy.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments.
• Safely operate stand-up forklifts, sit-down forklifts, order pickers, and pallet jacks.
• Move materials throughout the warehouse and stage products for shipment.
• Receive, sort, and store inventory in designated locations.
• Utilize warehouse management systems to track inventory and order activity.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Follow all company safety procedures and quality standards.
• Work closely with team members and leadership to meet daily productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of6 months of forklift experience preferred.
• Experience operating stand-up and sit-down forklifts required.
• Order picker experience strongly preferred.
• Previous experience in shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, or warehouse operations.
• Ability to read and utilize warehouse computer systems.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safety.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, push, and pull throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 30 pounds frequently.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures.

Why Apply?

• Stable first-shift schedule
• Opportunity for permanent hire
• Team-oriented work environment
• Fast-paced distribution operation with growth potential
• Pay raise after the probationary period