Shipping & Receiving Forklift Operator

Earn $21.50/hr | Shipping & Receiving Operator

Location: Romeoville, IL
Pay: $21.50/hour ($21.00 base pay + $0.50 shift differential)
Shift: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM, Monday-Friday
Weekly Pay
Full-Time Opportunity
Join a Team That Keeps Products Moving!

PeopleShare is hiring a Shipping & Receiving Operator for a growing distribution center in Romeoville, IL. If you're an experienced warehouse professional who enjoys hands-on work and operating warehouse equipment in a fast-paced environment, this is a great opportunity to build your skills and grow your career.

We're looking for dependable, safety-focused team members who are ready to make an immediate impact and be part of a successful operation.
Why You'll Love This Opportunity

Earn $21.50/hour

Weekly pay

Stable full-time schedule

Opportunity to operate multiple types of warehouse equipment

Gain experience in shipping, receiving, inventory, and logistics operations

Team-oriented environment that values hard work

Long-term opportunity with career growth potential
Job Responsibilities

• Scan cartons and build pallets for shipment
• Wrap and secure completed pallets for transport
• Use Forklfits unload inbound trailers and move product throughout the warehouse
• Load outbound trucks according to shipping schedules
• Operate an order picker to pull customer orders and replenish inventory
• Receive inbound shipments, verify product counts, and inspect inventory accuracy
• Pick, stage, and prepare orders for shipment
• Replenish inventory in designated warehouse locations
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and product movement
• Move materials safely throughout the warehouse using powered equipment
• Perform equipment inspections and report maintenance concerns
• Follow all company safety procedures and warehouse operating standards
• Assist with additional warehouse functions as needed

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of warehouse or distribution center experience preferred
• Shipping and receiving experience required
• Experience operating warehouse equipment, including:
  • Forklifts
  • Reach Trucks
  • Electric Pallet Jacks (EPJ)
  • Order Pickers
  • Experience with Turret Trucks is a plus
• Experience using RF scanners
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• Forklift certification preferred or ability to obtain certification
• Experience with turret trucks is a plus

What We're Looking For

• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic
• Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Safety-first mindset
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and support multiple warehouse functions
• Flexibility to assist wherever needed to support operational goals

Why People Stay

• Consistent full-time hours

• Year-round work in a stable warehouse environment

• Opportunities to learn multiple warehouse functions

• Supportive team atmosphere

• Clean and organized facility

• Opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career

• Work that keeps you active and engaged throughout your shift
Why Work with PeopleShare?

Weekly pay every Friday

Dedicated recruiter support from application to placement

Fast hiring process with quick feedback

Access to long-term and temp-to-hire opportunities

Opportunities with top employers across the Chicagoland area

Referral bonus opportunities available

A staffing partner committed to helping you build your career
Ready to Get Started?

If you're looking for a warehouse opportunity that offers competitive pay, weekly paychecks, immediate openings, and long-term career potential, apply today! PeopleShare is ready to help you take the next step in your career.


PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.

PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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