Warehouse Forklift Operator

Staffmark; Channahon (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive weekly pay

Comprehensive benefits: medical, dent,

Life and disability insurance

Optional 401(k) plan

Safety-focused warehouse environment

Job summary

Staffmark in Channahon, IL is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator. Pay rate is $20.00–$20.75 per hour with multiple shifts: 1st (6:00 AM–2:00 PM), 2nd (2:30 PM–10:30 PM), and 3rd (10:00 PM–6:00 AM).

This role involves loading, unloading, moving, stacking, and organizing palletized materials across a busy warehouse and distribution environment. Ideal candidates will have forklift certification or prior experience, 6+ months in a warehouse, and strong safety and inventory skills.

Qualifications

• Must have forklift certification or equivalent training.
• 6+ months of warehouse/forklift experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts or other powered equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to load, unload, stack, and organize palletized materials.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to identify inventory, shipping docs, and storage locations.

Responsibilities

• Case pick using a scanner and often getting off the equipment.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products with forklifts 80% of shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment with exact counts.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and records.
• Comply with OSHA and SDS standards; report variances.
• Operate equipment safely and perform daily inspections.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Safety procedures

Inventory accuracy

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Forklift operator certificate

Job description

Now hiring for a Warehouse Forklift Operator

Location: Channahon, IL

Pay Rate: $20.00 – $20.75 per hour

Schedules

• 1st Shift | 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• 2nd Shift | 2:30 PM – 10:30 PM
• 3rd Shift | 10 PM – 6 AM

The Real Warehouse MVPs Drive Forklifts.

Looking for Warehouse Forklift Operator jobs in Channahon where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties

• Case pick utilizing a scanner, frequently getting off the equipment.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and SDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Forklift operator certificate or previous experience required.
• 6+ months of warehouse experience/forklift experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts or other powered industrial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to load, unload, move, stack, and organize palletized materials.
• Knowledge of warehouse safety procedures and safe equipment operation.
• Ability to accurately identify inventory, shipping documentation, and storage locations.
• Strong attention to detail, dependable attendance, and commitment to workplace safety.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and climb on and off powered industrial equipment throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift, move, or reposition materials weighing up to 50 pounds when required.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts in busy warehouse and manufacturing environments.
• Ability to maintain awareness of surrounding personnel, equipment, and inventory while operating powered industrial vehicles.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

Not Just Talk. Real Jobs. Real Respect.

“It’s a great company with great jobs. They know what they are doing and will give you a chance. Staffmark is great.” -Forklift Driver, Staffmark

What You Will Do

As a Warehouse Forklift Operator you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

• Case pick utilizing a scanner, frequently getting off the equipment.
• Load, unload, move, stock, and stage products and materials using various types of forklifts or other power equipment 80% of specified shift.
• Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring the exact number and types of product is loaded.
• Keep appropriate records and reports for inventory accuracy.
• Comply with all OSHA and SDS standards.
• Verify load accuracy; check the load count, stability, and product damage, report variances as necessary.
• Change equipment battery or LP tank and monitor power source as necessary.
• Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Assist in physical inventories.
• Complete daily inspection of equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

A Warehouse Forklift Operator helps maintain organized warehouse operations through safe operation of forklifts and efficient movement of inventory throughout the facility. This role combines equipment expertise with warehouse organization and operational awareness.

The Warehouse Forklift Operator supports receiving, storage, production, and shipping through accurate material handling while maintaining workplace safety and inventory accuracy. Dependable work habits contribute directly to warehouse success.

This profession offers rewarding opportunities for individuals who enjoy warehouse equipment and logistics.