Precision Forklift Operator – Warehouse Specialist

Crate & Barrel; Romeoville (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Forklift Operator to support our distribution center operations. You will move furniture and houseware using forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers, ensuring accurate placement and safe handling.

You'll rotate through departments, perform safety checks, maintain inventory accuracy, and participate in training to stay current with equipment and processes. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of operating power industrial equipment.
• Basic English language proficiency.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to safety and loss prevention.

Responsibilities

• Stock, retrieve, lift, carry, move, and position merchandise using material handling equipment.
• Perform safety checks on lifts and report damage.
• Maintain accurate inventory and report discrepancies.
• Clean up packing materials and maintain housekeeping.
• Rotate through departments to meet business demands.
• Participate in training on upgrades and new systems.
• Meet daily productivity and quality goals.

Skills

Basic English

Teamwork

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Job description

Crate & Barrel is seeking a Forklift Operator to support our distribution center operations. You will move furniture and houseware using forklifts, reach trucks, and stock pickers, ensuring accurate placement and safe handling.

You'll rotate through departments, perform safety checks, maintain inventory accuracy, and participate in training to stay current with equipment and processes. This role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.