Material Handler / Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

LACOSTA Facility Support Services; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

401K Matching

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LACOSTA Facility Support Services in Rockford, IL is seeking an experienced forklift driver and warehouse team member for a 1st shift position. Pay rate starts at $20.00+ per hour and is paid weekly, with a Monday–Friday schedule and some weekends.

The role requires at least three years of forklift operation, prior warehouse experience, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. PPE is provided; background checks and drug screening are required. Join a team that values safety, reliability, and growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of forklift operation experience.
• Must have prior warehouse experience.
• Experience as Material Handler or Warehouse Associate preferred.
• Ability to read and analyze information; multi-tasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklifts, cardboard compactor, auger, and other machinery.
• Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.
• Lears and adheres to workplace safety regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Material handling

Safety awareness

Job description

For more than 50 years, LACOSTA Facility Support Services has built a reputation for delivering dependable, high-quality facility solutions that help customers maintain safe, clean, and efficient workplaces. As a minority-owned business contractor trusted by Fortune 100 customers, we take pride in our people, our partnerships, and our commitment to operational excellence.

At LACOSTA, you’re more than an employee — you’re part of a team that values hard work, supports your growth, and recognizes the role you play in keeping businesses running at their best.

Join the LACOSTA Family and build your future with a company that delivers quality, service, and opportunity!

Job Skills / Requirements

LACOSTA is looking for an experienced forklift driver, warehouse team member for our site in Rockford, IL.

Job Schedule: Monday - Friday, some Weekends

• 1st Shift - 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Pay Rate: Paid weekly (every Friday!)

• $20.00+/hr

Requirements:

• Ensures orderly production and warehouse areas by removing cardboard, pallets, and handling the recycling.
• Contributes to orderly operation of materials storage area by assembling totes.
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections.
• Operates forklifts, cardboard compactor, auger, and other machinery.
• Keeps inventory, loading areas, and machinery clean.
• Learns and adheres to workplace safety regulations.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of THREE years of previous forklift operation
• Must have previous warehouse experience
• Proven experience as a Material Handler, Warehouse Associate or similar position
• Organizational Skills
• Ability to read and analyze information
• Adept to handling multiple tasks simultaneously
• Proficiency with prioritizing and meeting deadlines
• Ability to lift heavy materials

Essential Functions:

• Ability to wear required PPE (Hi-Vis Safety Vest, Safety glasses, and steel toe safety shoes) for entire 8-hour shift.
• Must be able to constantly switch from standing/sitting.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Additional Information

• Pass background checks and drug screening
• Physical requirements: walking, standing, reaching, bending, and lifting 40lbs independently.
• Wear LACOSTA Shirt, safety glasses, steel-toed boots/shoes, safety vest and long pants.
• Remove all jewelry and accessories

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Additional Information / Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401K
• 401K Matching
• Paid Time Off

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, 401K/403b Plan

This is a Full-Time position1st Shift, Weekends.