Shipping & Receiving Specialist | Forklift Operator

Total Staffing Solutions, Inc.; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Staffing Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Warehouse Associate in West Chicago on the 1st shift (7:30am–4:00pm) with an hourly wage of $18.50.

The role ensures safe, efficient movement of materials, inventory control, and accurate shipments to support production operations. Responsibilities include forklift inspections, unloading inbound freight, weighing skids, verifying quantities, loading outbound shipments, and maintaining a clean, safe warehouse.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation experience required; certification preferred or able to obtain.
• Basic math, counting, and inventory verification skills.
• Ability to read and understand shipping documents, pick lists, and bills of lading.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily Sit Down forklift inspections to ensure equipment is operating safely and report any issues immediately.
• Unload inbound freight from trucks and containers in a safe and efficient manner.
• Weigh skids and pallets for outbound freight shipments.
• Verify roll counts and product quantities prior to wrapping and shipment.
• Review and verify pick lists for accuracy and submit completed documentation to the office for preparation of Bills of Lading.
• Shrink wrap skids and pallets to ensure products are secure for transportation.
• Load outbound trucks accurately and safely using forklifts and other material-handling equipment.
• Transport raw materials to slitting machines using a forklift.
• Assist Warehouse Assistants and Slitter Operators with production-related duties as workload permits.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse and work area.
• Comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Basic math

Inventory verification

Reading shipping docs

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Job description

Total Staffing Solutions, Inc. is hiring a Shipping and Receiving Warehouse Associate in West Chicago on the 1st shift (7:30am–4:00pm) with an hourly wage of $18.50.

The role ensures safe, efficient movement of materials, inventory control, and accurate shipments to support production operations. Responsibilities include forklift inspections, unloading inbound freight, weighing skids, verifying quantities, loading outbound shipments, and maintaining a clean, safe warehouse.