Forklift Operator 2nd shift

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring: Sit-Down Forklift Operator (Night Shift) 

Location: Romeoville, IL 
Pay Rate: $22.50 per hour 
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 6:00 PM - 2:30 AM 

About the Opportunity 

We're seeking an experienced Sit-Down Forklift Operator to join a busy warehouse team in Romeoville, IL. This position is ideal for candidates with recent forklift experience who are comfortable working in a fast-paced distribution environment and performing occasional picking duties. 

Responsibilities 

• Operate a Toyota sit-down forklift safely and efficiently 

• Load, unload, move, and stage materials throughout the warehouse 

• Repeatedly get on and off the forklift throughout the shift 

• Perform pallet picking and other warehouse duties using an RF scanner 

• Follow all safety policies and warehouse procedures 

• Assist with general warehouse tasks as needed 

Qualifications 

Minimum of 2 years of recent sit-down forklift experience (Toyota preferred) 
Experience using RF scanners preferred 
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. (most lifts average around 30 lbs.) 
Reliable work history; employment gaps will be reviewed 
Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

Work Environment 

This facility is a 3PL warehouse supporting manufacturing packaging products, including: 

• Coffee cups 

• Clamshell containers 

• Straws 

• Plasticware 

• Other food-service packaging materials 

Dress Code & Safety Requirements 

• Steel-toe shoes required 

• Work shorts permitted 

• No hoodies or inappropriate graphic T-shirts 

• Safety glasses and safety vests provided on-site 

Hiring Process 

• No interview required 

• Resume review before assignment 

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