Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator

Manpower, Inc.; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

ManpowerGroup is recruiting a Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator for a leading manufacturing client in Quincy, IL. You will support warehouse operations by unloading and loading materials, recording weights, and maintaining accurate receiving reports.

The shift is 9:30am–5:30pm; pay is around $46,280 per year, with full benefits including medical, dental, and vision. The ideal candidate has forklift experience, can lift 50 pounds, and communicates well in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have valid forklift operator experience.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Unloading bagged raw materials and pallets of raw materials with forklifts.
• Checking bag weights of all incoming material with electronic scale.
• Coordinating bag count with Shipping & Receiving Supervisor.
• Preparing sample bag, writing material, supplier, and date received on the envelope.
• Removing sample and placing in envelope to be sent to laboratory.
• Visually inspecting material for signs of poor quality.
• Completing incoming receiving report to purchasing department.
• Insuring the correct amount of bags on pallets.
• Loading finished products onto trucks or railroad cars as per order.
• Taking pictures of loaded trucks and railcars for reference.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Lifts 50 lbs

Tools

Electronic scale

Job description

Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator

• Reference Number: 5900344
• Published Date: 10/26/2026
• Job Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

Our client, a leading manufacturing company, is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator, you will be part of the Shipping and Receiving department supporting the warehouse team. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Shipping and Receiving Forklift Operator

Shift: 9:30am-5:30pm

Location: Quincy, IL

Pay Range: $46,280 per year

What's the Job?

• Unloading bagged raw materials and pallets of raw materials with forklifts.
• Checking bag weights of all incoming material with electronic scale.
• Coordinating bag count with Shipping & Receiving Supervisor.
• Preparing sample bag, writing material, supplier, and date received on the envelope. Removing sample and places in envelope to be sent to laboratory. Visually inspecting material for obvious signs of poor quality. Completing incoming receiving report to purchasing department.
• Insuring the correct amount of bags is placed properly on pallets.
• Loading finished products onto trucks or railroad cars, either by placing bagged material on the floor, loading pallets with forklift as specified by order.
• Taking pictures of loaded trucks and railcars with camera. Providing Shipping & Receiving Supervisor with pictures for future reference with regards to damage claim.
• Performing regular cycle counting inventory with the direction of the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor.
• Servicing forklift daily and performing miscellaneous duties such as marking new pallets with company name, cleaning up assigned areas, and keeping the warehouse in a neat, workable condition.

What's Needed?

• Must have a valid forklift operator experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills.

What's in it for me?

• Competitive salary of $42,120 per year.
• Full-time position with benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company.
• Work with a supportive and collaborative team in a dynamic and exciting industry.

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells

ManpowerGroup (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.