Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator (Mid-Shift)

Location: Northlake, IL

Pay Rate: $19.00/hour | Weekly Pay

Shift: Monday Friday, 3:00 PM 10:00 PM (Weekends Off)

Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire

We are immediately hiring a skilled Forklift Operator to join a highly organized, safety-first warehouse team in Northlake, IL. This position offers a supportive supervisor, hands-on training, and a direct path to a permanent, direct-hire role.

Why Apply?

• Career Growth: Direct pathway to convert to a permanent, direct-hire position.
• No Weekends: Steady Monday through Friday schedule keeps your weekends free.
• Great Environment: Clean, organized facility with modern equipment and helpful leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, and cherry pickers.
• Load and unload large shipments from trailers and railcars.
• Pick customer orders, stage products, and prepare items for outbound shipping.
• Use RF scanners and barcoding systems to track inventory in the Abecas system.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of forklift experience (sit-down required; stand-up or reach truck is a plus).
• Experience with RF scanners and shipping/receiving operations.
• Valid forklift certification preferred (onsite recertification is available if expired).
• Must be able to pass a site safety drug screening and wear steel-toed boots.

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This is a Contract position based out of Northlake, IL.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Northlake, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.