Precision Forklift Operator for Furniture & Home Goods

Crate and Barrel; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate and Barrel in Romeoville, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator to move furniture and houseware safely within our distribution center. You will operate forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise with accuracy.

You will follow safety procedures, perform equipment checks, collaborate with team members, and participate in ongoing training to stay current with technology and systems to meet daily productivity goals.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment.
• Basic English language proficiency.
• Commitment to safety and loss prevention guidelines.
• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
• Attention to detail in inventory and housekeeping responsibilities.
• Familiarity with equipment safety checks and routine servicing.

Responsibilities

• Operate materials handling equipment to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move and position merchandise.
• Ensure safe operation of equipment to prevent damage to goods and facilities.
• Perform safety checks on lifts and report any damage before and after shifts.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report discrepancies.
• Carry out routine equipment servicing and replenish fuel as needed.
• Clean up materials and maintain housekeeping in work areas.
• Rotate through departments to meet business demands.
• Participate in ongoing training on technology upgrades and new systems.

Skills

Basic English

Teamwork

Communication

Loss prevention awareness

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Job description

Crate and Barrel in Romeoville, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator to move furniture and houseware safely within our distribution center. You will operate forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers to stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise with accuracy.

You will follow safety procedures, perform equipment checks, collaborate with team members, and participate in ongoing training to stay current with technology and systems to meet daily productivity goals.