MHE2, General Forklift

ID Logistics US; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

ID Logistics US in Lockport, IL is hiring for a role operating powered industrial equipment to move and stage products in a distribution center. You will load and unload shipments, inspect equipment daily, and maintain safe, organized work areas.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and OSHA-related certifications. Starting pay is $19.50 per hour, with benefits and opportunities for growth within a safety‑driven logistics environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating powered industrial equipment and maintaining safe work practices.
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and safety protocols.
• Ability to inspect and maintain equipment daily.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products using powered equipment.
• Maintain equipment and keep work areas neat and orderly.
• Inspect assigned equipment daily.
• Operate all equipment safely following methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments and move product to storage locations.
• Stack and store product, prepare for shipment, and ensure accuracy.

Skills

Powered equipment operation

Safety awareness

Inventory control

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Operates gasoline-, liquefied gas-, or electric-powered industrial equipment equipped with lifting devices, such as sit-down, stand-up, clamp or other elevating equipment to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in distribution center or storage yard.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using powered industrial equipment.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• On a daily basis, inspect assigned equipment.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Follow customer requirements and/or other instructions to ensure accuracy: load count, stability of product, and that all products are loaded and unloaded safely.
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance.
• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Starting Rate: $19.50/hr

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); three or more years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to successfully complete post-hire assessments.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.).
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies.