Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator

Hire Sync; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Sync is urgently hiring Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator in Chicago, IL. The role requires forklift experience and involves physically demanding work with tanks and totes, plus safe handling of equipment.

You will clean, inspect, disassemble, and reassemble industrial tanks and totes, prep items for cleaning, and move materials around the facility using a forklift while following safety procedures. Immediate openings available.

Qualifications

• Recent forklift experience required.
• Previous warehouse, industrial, manufacturing, tank cleaning, or related experience preferred.
• Ability to safely lift and handle equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work.
• Strong attention to detail, especially during inspections.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions.
• Dependable attendance and teamwork-oriented

Responsibilities

• Clean and inspect industrial totes, tanks, tank trailers, and ISO containers
• Prepare totes and tanks for the cleaning process
• Disassemble equipment and components prior to cleaning
• Clean interior and exterior of tanks and totes
• Inspect equipment for residual product before cleaning
• Perform post-cleaning inspections of surfaces
• Reassemble totes and equipment after cleaning
• Identify areas needing additional cleaning or attention
• Safely operate a forklift to move equipment and materials
• Follow safety procedures and cleaning processes
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform physically demanding work throughout the shift

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Safety procedures

Job description

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator – Urgently Hiring

Location: Chicago, IL
Pay: $20.00/hour
Shift: 1st Shift

Hire Sync is urgently hiring Warehouse Associates / Forklift Operators for immediate openings in Chicago, IL. We are looking for dependable, safety-focused candidates with warehouse and forklift experience who are comfortable working in a hands-on industrial environment.

In this role, you’ll clean, inspect, disassemble, and reassemble industrial tanks and totes while helping ensure equipment is properly prepared for continued use. This is a physical position that requires attention to detail, the ability to follow established safety procedures, and a willingness to work around large industrial equipment.

What You’ll Do

• Clean and inspect industrial totes, tanks, tank trailers, and ISO containers
• Prepare totes and tanks for the cleaning process
• Properly disassemble equipment and components prior to cleaning
• Clean both the interior and exterior of tanks and totes
• Inspect equipment for residual product before beginning the cleaning process
• Perform post-cleaning inspections of interior and exterior surfaces
• Reassemble totes and equipment after cleaning
• Identify areas that may require additional cleaning or attention
• Safely operate a forklift to move equipment and materials throughout the facility
• Follow established safety procedures and cleaning processes
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Perform physically demanding work throughout the shift

What We’re Looking For

• Recent forklift experience required
• Previous warehouse, industrial, manufacturing, tank cleaning, or related experience preferred
• Ability to safely lift and handle equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Comfortable performing physical, hands-on work
• Strong attention to detail, especially when inspecting equipment before and after cleaning
• Ability to follow safety procedures and work instructions
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced industrial environment

Why Join Us?

Hire Sync is filling these positions urgently, making this a great opportunity for candidates who are ready to get to work quickly. If you have forklift experience, are comfortable with physical industrial work, and take pride in doing the job safely and thoroughly, we want to hear from you.