Outdoor Forklift Operator - Yard Worker

Prinsco; Chatsworth (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Full benefits package (medical, dental

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Prinsco in Chatsworth, IL is hiring a Yard Worker to load and unload products, organize yard inventory, and safely operate equipment. You will support drivers and customers with a courteous, professional attitude, with chances to cross-train and grow through continuous improvement initiatives.

We value teamwork, safety, and pride in workmanship. Benefits include medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, holidays, and ongoing training to expand your skills in a stable

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or in progress.
• Minimum of three months’ work experience.
• Forklift certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products.
• Organize and maintain yard inventory.
• Operate equipment safely.
• Support drivers and customers with a respectful, professional attitude.

Skills

Effective communication

Reading & interpreting documents

Mathematical ability

Teamwork

Forklift experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Chatsworth, IL 60921, Salary Range: $18.25 - $20.50 Hourly, Job Shift: First, NOW OFFERING A $2000 SIGN ON BONUS!

At Prinsco, our yards are where teamwork, safety, and pride in workmanship come together. We’re looking for a Yard Worker who is dependable, safety focused, and ready to contribute to a team that lives our values every day.

In this role, you’ll help load and unload products, organize and maintain yard inventory, operate equipment safely, and support drivers and customers with a respectful, professional attitude. You’ll also have opportunities to learn new skills through cross training and continuous improvement initiatives.

What we value:

We live our mission: To care. To contribute. To solve. That means showing up ready to work, looking out for one another, doing things the right way, and taking pride in the work we do.

What we offer:

• Competitive hourly pay
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Training and opportunities to grow your skills in a stable manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required or in the process of completion and a minimum of three months’ work experience.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram forms.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Forklift experience preferred with the ability to achieve a forklift certification.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds consistently, 50 pounds 1/3 of the day, & 75 pounds less than 1/3 of the day.
• Using hands and reaching with hands/arms for over 2/3 of the workday.
• Standing, walking, climbing, or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling for over 2/3 of the workday.
• Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more), peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to differentiate colors.
• Ability to work in a production environment that is not temperature controlled and occasionally in varying outdoor weather conditions.
• Ability to work in a loud noise environment.

Universal Expectations

• Demonstrate commitment to high personal & professional ethical standards.
• Live out Prinsco values through hard work, relationships, humble confidence, and integrity.
• Be consistent with our mission: To care. To contribute. To solve.
• Build and maintain open, honest working relationships with others, set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Work safely in all tasks, with all required tools and equipment.
• Maintain good housekeeping, including a clean, organized, and safe work area.
• Wear all required PPE, complying with all safety regulations and procedures.

Why Join Prinsco

• Competitive Pay
• Career Growth: Clear pathways into advanced technical and leadership roles
• Training & Development: We invest in your success at every level
• Strong Safety Culture: Work in a team that prioritizes doing the job right
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Generous Paid Time Off

Join a company that meets you where you are—and helps you grow into where you want to be.

Disclaimer: This job description reflects essential functions and may evolve based on business needs.