Senior Forklift Operator – Storage Center

PODS Enterprises, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer/3

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Bonus eligibility

Employee assistance program

Job summary

PODS Enterprises, LLC is seeking a dedicated forklift operator to handle loading and unloading containers at our Peoria location. You will support safe storage center operations, ensure accurate timing and routing, and maintain a clean, compliant workspace.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts for local deliveries and inter-franchise transfers, printing routes, coordinating with drivers, and helping with daily inventory tasks.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent.
• 4-6 years storage center experience preferred.
• Previous forklift experience required.
• Ability to obtain Forklift Driver Certification.
• Possess basic computer skills i.e. data entry and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Possess math skills sufficient to perform required duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate the forklift to load and unload containers from local delivery and inter-franchise drivers, new container inventory, repositioning and customer access; load trucks for first route & stage IF and access.
• Follow AM SOP by printing routes & pulling ancillary when assigned.
• Assist Market Manager with routing.
• Ensure that all full containers staged outside during the day are returned to the warehouse each night.
• Maintain PODHUNTER and complete daily forklift inspection reports.
• Print and time-stamp all waybills; may scan and upload contracts and other documents.

Skills

Forklift operation

Basic computer skills

Mathematics

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Microsoft Office

Job description

PODS Enterprises, LLC is seeking a dedicated forklift operator to handle loading and unloading containers at our Peoria location. You will support safe storage center operations, ensure accurate timing and routing, and maintain a clean, compliant workspace.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts for local deliveries and inter-franchise transfers, printing routes, coordinating with drivers, and helping with daily inventory tasks.