Stand-Up Forklift Operator: Elevate Your Warehouse Career

Kenco Group; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance including HSA, HRA

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Kenco Group is hiring a Forklift Operator I in Rockford, IL. The role focuses on safe operation of powered industrial equipment to move, load and unload products, and support shipping/receiving. You will perform cycle counts, inventory checks, and basic data entry while maintaining a clean, safe warehouse environment.

Qualified candidates have at least two years of forklift experience and a valid license or ability to obtain one, plus basic computer skills. High school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years prior forklift operating experience.
• Must be a licensed forklift operator or be able to obtain a Forklift Operator license.
• Pass Background and Drug screen.
• Basic computer skills.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate Powered Industrial equipment to move products or materials for distribution.
• Load, unload, and store products and/or materials.
• Stack and/or transport materials and products to designated areas.
• Use equipment to scan product and print labels.
• Complete paperwork and operate inventory management systems as needed.
• Ensure product rotation procedures are followed.
• Complete cycle count as required.
• Perform daily safety inspections per the Safety Checklist on forklift trucks.
• Ensure facility is inspection ready for SQFI, FDA, and customer needs.
• Communicate and report any incidents to supervisor.
• May perform housekeeping duties.
• Miscellaneous tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift license

Job description

Kenco Group is hiring a Forklift Operator I in Rockford, IL. The role focuses on safe operation of powered industrial equipment to move, load and unload products, and support shipping/receiving. You will perform cycle counts, inventory checks, and basic data entry while maintaining a clean, safe warehouse environment.

Qualified candidates have at least two years of forklift experience and a valid license or ability to obtain one, plus basic computer skills. High school diploma preferred.