Sit-Down Forklift Operator & Warehouse Picker

Total Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Total Staffing Solutions, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Sit-Down Forklift Operator / Warehouse Picker for the day shift. The role includes safely operating a sit-down forklift, picking orders, and preparing shipments.

Schedule is 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Saturday as needed. Pay ranges from $19.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on experience, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and productivity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Previous sit-down forklift operating experience required.
• Previous warehouse picking, order fulfillment, or shipping experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately pick orders and verify product quantities.
• Experience loading, unloading, moving, and staging warehouse materials.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely for extended periods.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse inventory processes preferred.
• Ability to perform physical warehouse duties, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting as required.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and productivity.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic required.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Must be available to work Saturdays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, unload, and stage materials.
• Pick and pull products according to customer orders, pick tickets, or warehouse instructions.
• Verify product numbers, quantities, and descriptions to ensure order accuracy.
• Prepare, organize, and stage completed orders for shipping.
• Load and unload trucks and transport pallets to designated warehouse locations.
• Properly stack, wrap, label, and secure products on pallets.
• Assist with inventory counts, product organization, and stock replenishment.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrect products.
• Use RF scanners or warehouse inventory systems when required.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Meet daily productivity, quality, and accuracy expectations.
• Assist with other general warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Order picking

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Tools

RF scanners

Inventory systems

Job description

Total Staffing Solutions, Inc. in Joliet, IL is seeking a Sit-Down Forklift Operator / Warehouse Picker for the day shift. The role includes safely operating a sit-down forklift, picking orders, and preparing shipments.

Schedule is 7:30 AM–4:30 PM, Monday through Saturday as needed. Pay ranges from $19.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on experience, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and productivity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.