Equipment Operator

Overview As a member of the ShipBob team, you will... Grow with an Ownership Mindset : We champion continuous learning and innovation. You'll take on real problems, create tangible solutions, and drive results that move the needle for ShipBob, our merchants, and for your own professional growth. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career, this is the place. Collaborate with Peers and Leaders Alike : At ShipBob, leaders are accessible; feedback flows in both directions, and everyone, regardless of their seniority or role, steps up to help when needed. We hold each other to high standards because we trust each other to meet them. That combination of transparency and mutual respect is what makes the work here feel worth doing. Experience a High-Performance Culture and Clear Purpose : We are results-driven and clear about what that means: our goals are specific, accountability is shared, and every team member can see how their work connects to our mission. When we hit milestones, we celebrate them together. When we fall short, we learn and move forward. Compensation Shift : 8:00 pm – 4:30 am Location : North Aurora, IL Role Description We are looking for a careful forklift operator to move packages and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces and other facilities. You must be responsible and have solid experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency. This role reports to the Area Manager who also serves as the backup for this role. Responsibilities Operate a forklift, electric pallet jack, pacer, or other machinery used for transporting or shipping goods. Load, unload, pack, and unpack stock of product or pallets from incoming vehicles. Transport, retrieve, and/or relocate stock of product or pallets to workstations or other assigned locations within the warehouse. Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments. Monitor and maintain inventory of incoming and outgoing items. Inspect equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order. Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies. Clean equipment after use and dispose of any collected scraps or waste. Handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials whenever necessary. Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies. Ensure products are handled, stored, and distributed in a manner that maintains their safety, quality, and legality. Follow standard operating procedures, report concerns related to product condition or integrity, support traceability through accurate record‑keeping, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and product safety awareness. Other duties/responsibilities as necessary. Qualifications Demonstrated experience in stand‑up/reach, order/cherry/stock picker, pallet rider (walkie/EPJ), stand‑up counterbalance/pacer, and JOEY. Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment. Excellent physical condition and coordination: ability to lift up to 50 lbs without restriction, stand between 8–12 hours per day (depending on shift), and perform a variety of roles that include pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing a ladder, etc. Valid certificate to operate forklifts. Medical, Dental, Vision & Basic Life Insurance. 401K Match. Weekly paycheck with paid overtime eligibility. Company Overview ShipBob is a leading global supply chain and fulfillment technology platform designed for SMB and mid‑market e‑commerce merchants to provide access to best‑in‑class capabilities and deliver a delightful shopper experience. Merchants can outsource their entire fulfillment operations, utilize ShipBob’s proprietary warehouse management system for in‑house fulfillment, or take advantage of a hybrid solution across ShipBob’s dozens of fulfillment center network in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, and Australia. ShipBob is backed by leading investors such as Menlo Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Hyde Park Venture Partners, and SoftBank Vision Fund 2, and is one of the fastest‑growing tech companies headquartered in Chicago. EEO Statement ShipBob provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. There is no deadline to apply for this position, as ShipBob accepts applications on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr