Sit-Down Forklift Operator

SURGE Staffing; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

SURGE Staffing is seeking a dependable Sit-Down Forklift Operator / Pallet Sorter for our warehouse team. You will operate a sit-down forklift to move, sort, stack, and organize pallets and materials across the facility.

The ideal candidate has forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced warehouse. Duties include pallet inspection, sorting by type, and safe material transport to designated areas. Schedule: Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM; Pay: $19 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down forklift experience required.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Experience sorting, stacking, or handling pallets preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify damaged pallets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, unload, and transport pallets and materials.
• Sort and organize wooden and plastic pallets based on type, condition, and quality.
• Inspect pallets for damage, defects, and overall usability.
• Stack and organize pallets in designated warehouse areas.
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment.
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.
• Meet productivity and accuracy expectations while maintaining safe work practices.

Skills

Forklift operation

Pallet sorting

Attention to detail

Attendance reliability

Tools

Sit-down forklift

Job description

Sit-Down Forklift Operator / Pallet Sorter

Pay Rate: $19.00 per hour
Schedule: Friday–Sunday | 6:00 AM–6:30 PM

Job Summary

We are hiring a dependable Sit-Down Forklift Operator / Pallet Sorter to join a warehouse operations team. This position is responsible for operating a sit-down forklift to move, sort, stack, and organize pallets and materials throughout the facility.

The ideal candidate has previous sit-down forklift experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Responsibilities will include inspecting pallets for quality, sorting pallets by type and condition, and safely transporting materials to designated areas.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, unload, and transport pallets and materials.
• Sort and organize wooden and plastic pallets based on type, condition, and quality.
• Inspect pallets for damage, defects, and overall usability.
• Stack and organize pallets in designated warehouse areas.
• Maintain an organized and safe work environment.
• Follow warehouse safety procedures and equipment operating guidelines.
• Assist with general warehouse duties as needed.
• Meet productivity and accuracy expectations while maintaining safe work practices.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down forklift experience required.
• Ability to safely operate material-handling equipment.
• Experience sorting, stacking, or handling pallets is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify damaged pallets.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle materials as needed.
• Dependable attendance and ability to work the scheduled weekend shift.

Schedule & Pay

• Pay: $19.00 per hour
• Schedule: Friday–Sunday
• Hours: 6:00 AM–6:30 PM
• Consistent three-day workweek.