Warehouse Forklift Operator

Staffmark; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits package

401(k) option

Team-oriented culture

Job summary

Staffmark in Elgin, IL is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Operator for the 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM shift, Monday through Friday. The role involves material handling, loading and unloading trucks, and maintaining a safe, organized warehouse.

You should have a GED or high school diploma, forklift experience 1–2 years, and be comfortable using scanners and computer tracking. Physical ability to lift 60 lbs and stay active is required.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• Forklift certs or warehouse training are a plus.
• 1–2 years of forklift experience loading and unloading trucks.
• Comfortable with scanners and computer tracking.
• Physically able to lift 60 lbs and stay active.
• Load/unload and stack shipments.
• Organize products for storage or outbound loads.
• Participate in daily inventory activities, including cycle counts.
• Inspect the product and report problems.
• Keep the floor safe and hazard-free.
• Reliable, safety-focused, and a solid teammate.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load and unload trucks and move materials.
• Maintain inventory accuracy through cycle counts and scans.
• Record movements using scanners and computer tracking systems.
• Keep work area clean, organized, and hazards-free.

Skills

Forklift operation

Scanner use

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

RF scanners

Job description

Now hiring Warehouse Forklift Operator
Location: Elgin, IL
Pay Rate: $24.00 per hour
Shift: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM Monday – Friday

This Shift’s Got Rhythm — and It Needs You.

This job won’t make you famous, but it will make your bank account smile and your shift fly by. Material handling, good vibes, and people who’ve got your back? Yeah, it’s all here. The search ends now.

What We Are Looking For:

• GED or high school diploma required
• Forklift certs or warehouse training are a plus
• 1–2 years of forklift experience loading and unloading trucks with a forklift
• Comfortable with scanners and computer tracking
• Physically able to lift 60 lbs and stay active
• Load/unload and stack shipments
• Organize products for storage or outbound loads
• Participate in daily inventory activities, including cycle counts
• Inspect the product and report problems
• Keep the floor safe and hazard-free
• Reliable, safety-focused, and a solid teammate

You Show Up. We Got You

• Good pay every week like clockwork.
• Real coverage, not just talk—med, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Optional 401(k) for the long game.
• A crew that grinds with grit and good energy.

We Match the Hustle to the Right Shift

“They always try to find the best job to fit you,” -Decasio, Staffmark Associate.

Join a Team That Works for You

At Staffmark, we’re more than just a staffing company—we’re your career partner. As part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, anHR powerhouse behind big names like Indeed and Glassdoor, we’ve got the muscle and the know-how to get you where you want to go.
With more than half a century of experience and a track record of putting hundreds of thousands of people to work every year, we’ve got your back. Whether you’re looking to level up, switch gears, or just get to work fast, we make it happen.
Join us and experience the advantage of working with a trusted name in recruiting—because your success is our success.