Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Illinois; On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable schedule

Long-term opportunity

Hands-on warehouse environment

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator to join our client’s food distribution team in Illinois. You will unload onions from train cars, stage and organize product, and load outbound trucks while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role requires forklift experience and reliability. Candidates should be able to lift 10 lb onion bags, work in an odor-rich environment, and operate independently or with a team.

Qualifications

• Previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Forklift experience required.
• Ability to work in an environment with strong odors.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move 10 lb. bags of onions.
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Unload onions from train cars.
• Stage and organize product for distribution.
• Load products onto outbound trucks.
• Perform receiving, scanning, and labeling of incoming product.
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Complete all warehouse tasks in a timely manner.

Skills

Dependable

Team player

Attention to detail

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Our client is seeking a dependable Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator to join their team. This position involves working in a food distribution environment handling onion products and assisting with warehouse operations.

Responsibilities:

• Unload onions from train cars
• Stage and organize product for distribution
• Load products onto outbound trucks
• Perform receiving, scanning, and labeling of incoming product
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Complete all warehouse tasks in a timely manner

Requirements:

• Previous warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience required
• Ability to work in an environment with strong odors
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move 10 lb. bags of onions
• Strong work ethic and reliable attendance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why Apply?

• Stable Monday-Friday schedule
• Opportunity to work with a well-established company
• Hands-on warehouse environment
• Long-term opportunity with growth potential