Overnight Material Handler & Forklift Operator

Monroechamber; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Material Handler / Forklift Operator for an overnight role in Des Plaines, IL. You will operate a sit-down forklift, move materials to supply production lines, and help maintain inventory accuracy and production flow.

This hands-on position requires forklift certification, English communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. The shift is 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM on the 3rd shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience operating sit down forklift.
• Three years of manufacturing/warehouse experience preferred.
• Able to communicate in English, written and verbal.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s license and forklift certification or able to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and request materials from storage to production lines.
• Ensure materials delivered to avoid extrusion line shutdowns.
• Manage RF scanner transactions (receipts, moves, counts, reservations).
• Scan, label, and move finished products to correct locations.
• Perform daily forklift inspections per shift.
• Report damage or discrepancies to Quality Manager or Distribution Lead.
• Perform non-electronic entries and cycle counts as needed.
• Re-weigh or recount materials returned to proper locations.
• Assist production as time permits.
• Adhere to safety, environmental, and quality policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

English communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RF scanner

Job description

QPS Employment Group is hiring a Material Handler / Forklift Operator for an overnight role in Des Plaines, IL. You will operate a sit-down forklift, move materials to supply production lines, and help maintain inventory accuracy and production flow.

This hands-on position requires forklift certification, English communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift 40 pounds. The shift is 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM on the 3rd shift.