Night Warehouse Specialist - Forklift, Pallet Jack & Safety

Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Chicago is seeking a Warehouse Worker to support picking, packing, assembly, sorting, shipping, and receiving to meet productivity and quality goals. You will operate an electric pallet jack and stand‑up forklift, handle items by SKU, and maintain safety and equipment standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or 1–3 months related experience) and emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accurate order fulfillment across receiving, storage, and loading activities.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate electric pallet jack and stand-up forklift.
• High school diploma or GED or 1–3 months related experience.
• Strong safety mindset and ability to follow procedures.

Responsibilities

• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
• Moves materials from receiving or production to storage or other areas.
• Sorts and breaks down product by SKU, quantity and product type.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves for shipping.
• Opens crates and containers when necessary.
• Label pallets with identifying information when instructed.
• Responsible for proper handling of all company issued equipment, including PPE and voice equipment.
• Maintain safety by reporting safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Pallet jack operation

Stand-up forklift

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Electric pallet jack

Job description

Colonial Group in Chicago is seeking a Warehouse Worker to support picking, packing, assembly, sorting, shipping, and receiving to meet productivity and quality goals. You will operate an electric pallet jack and stand‑up forklift, handle items by SKU, and maintain safety and equipment standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED (or 1–3 months related experience) and emphasizes teamwork, safety, and accurate order fulfillment across receiving, storage, and loading activities.