Second-Shift Forklift Operator - Warehouse & Shipping Pro

Pures Food Specialties LLC; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage including medical,

Dental and vision

401k Plan

Short-term disability

Paid holidays, vacation, and paid sick

Job summary

Pure’s is seeking a skilled Stand-up Forklift Operator to join our team for the second shift. The ideal candidate will operate forklifts, move goods in a warehouse, and ensure safe, efficient product movement.

You will monitor inventory, prepare orders, shrink wrap pallets, check weights, and coordinate with management and other departments to support loading, unloading, and timely deliveries. This role requires attention to safety and OSHA compliance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of certified forklift experience.
• Preferred sit-down forklift and pallet jack experience.
• Basic math skills.
• Ability to read labels in English (Bilingual preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain inventory.
• Organize and secure materials safely (boxes, pallets).
• Pick orders from inventory using a pick sheet.
• Shrink wrap pallets for shipping.
• Weigh products and/or loads and record weight.
• Move hazardous materials.
• Report faulty equipment or safety hazards.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Analyze production schedules to determine movement and material requirements.
• Maintain equipment by cleaning, oiling, recharging, refueling, etc.
• Coordinate with manager and other departments regarding loading/unloading operations.
• Attend meetings with manager and coworkers.
• Check-in and approve new shipments.
• Perform quality checks.
• Comply with OSHA Standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Job description

Pure’s is seeking a skilled Stand-up Forklift Operator to join our team for the second shift. The ideal candidate will operate forklifts, move goods in a warehouse, and ensure safe, efficient product movement.

You will monitor inventory, prepare orders, shrink wrap pallets, check weights, and coordinate with management and other departments to support loading, unloading, and timely deliveries. This role requires attention to safety and OSHA compliance.