Warehouse Forklift Operators (Standup, $22-$23.50 hr)

Freight-Breakers; Illinois; On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Full-Time Employment

Overtime Opportunities

Job summary

Freight Breakers LLC is seeking an experienced Stand-Up Forklift Driver for our Romeoville, IL warehouse. Role focuses on safe pallet movement, dock support, and efficient warehouse operations.

The position offers First and Second shifts with overtime opportunities. Candidates must pass drug and background checks and have reliable transportation. Equal opportunity employer; compensation includes hourly pay with shift differentials.

Qualifications

• Frontline forklift operation experience required.
• General warehouse experience preferred.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must pass a background check; felonies reviewed.
• Must have reliable transportation and be dependable for scheduled shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up forklifts to move pallets throughout the warehouse.
• Shuttle pallets between docks and organize pallet staging areas.
• Provide dock support and assist with daily warehouse tasks.
• Maintain accuracy and efficiency in pallet movement and recordkeeping.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean work area.
• Perform equipment inspections as required and report issues.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Drug screen

Background check

Reliable transportation

Punctual shifts

Job description

STAND-UP FORKLIFT DRIVER — ROMEOVILLE, IL

Experienced Stand-Up Forklift Drivers Wanted

• Freight Breakers LLC is hiring experienced Stand-Up Forklift Drivers to join our warehouse team in Romeoville!
• We are looking for focused, dependable drivers who take pride in working safely, accurately, and efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operate stand-up forklifts ONLY to safely move pallets throughout the warehouse.
• Shuttle pallets from dock to dock as needed.
• Organize and stage pallets in designated warehouse areas.
• Provide warehouse dock support throughout the day.
• Move pallets efficiently to keep warehouse operations running smoothly.
• Assist with additional pallet movement and warehouse tasks as needed.
• Follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area.

Pay

• First Shift: $22.00/hour
• Second Shift: $23.50/hour
• Full-time hours with mandatory overtime when requested.

Schedule

• First Shift

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM | Sunday – Tuesday 12-hour shifts

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Wednesday – Saturday 10-hour shifts

• Second Shift / Overnight

6:00 PM – 6:00 AM | Sunday – Tuesday 12-hour shifts

6:00 AM – 4:00 PM | Wednesday – Saturday 10-hour shifts

Schedules may vary based on operational needs.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Full-Time Employment
• Overtime Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Safely operate stand-up forklifts.
• Shuttle pallets between warehouse docks.
• Organize and stage pallets.
• Maintain accurate and efficient pallet movement.
• Support daily warehouse and dock operations.
• Follow all warehouse safety policies and procedures.
• Perform equipment inspections as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Complete assigned work accurately and efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous forklift experience required.
• Stand-up forklift experience required.
• Warehouse experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen.
• Must be able to pass a background check. Felony convictions will be reviewed.
• Must provide 2 valid forms of identification.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be dependable and able to work scheduled shifts.
• Must be willing to work mandatory overtime when requested.
• Must be able to work safely in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Freight Breakers LLC is anEqual Opportunity Employer (EEO)— M/F/Vets/Disabled.