Second-Shift Forklift Operator – Shipping

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator - Shipping to join its Northlake distribution team. The role involves loading, transporting, and staging goods with various forklifts, while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety standards.

You will process orders, operate software systems, and participate in cross-training within a fast-paced warehouse environment. A high school diploma or GED and forklift experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required; 1–2 years of forklift operation experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
• Ability to obtain forklift operator certification; broad knowledge of distribution center methods and procedures.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures related to forklift operations; attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; ability to work in a scanner-directed environment and meet productive/quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate dock stockers, reach trucks, turret trucks, and forklifts to load and transport products within the warehouse.
• Process pick tickets, perform full pallet picking, and shuttle pallets for final order processing.
• Interact with management software systems and label printers to determine assignments and material needs.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and keep the work area safe and clean.
• Support cross-training in other distribution center functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Read work orders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation equipment

Job description

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator - Shipping to join its Northlake distribution team. The role involves loading, transporting, and staging goods with various forklifts, while maintaining inventory accuracy and safety standards.

You will process orders, operate software systems, and participate in cross-training within a fast-paced warehouse environment. A high school diploma or GED and forklift experience are required.