Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Looking for experienced forklift operators that have experience with reach trucks, cherry picker forklifts, or stand-up forklift.

Warehouse/distribution center delivers innovative, reliable supply chain solutions designed to support both current operations and future growth. We manage even the most complex logistics requirements while remaining focused on the fundamentals that drive consistent, high-quality performance. Through disciplined execution, attention to detail, and dependable service, we provide timely, accurate solutions tailored to our customers' needs—365 days a year.

Elwood Staffing associates are eligible for a comprehensive and competitive benefits package plus an exclusive savings program, including:

• Medical/Vision/Dental/Rx plans
• Holiday Pay
• Teladoc (online care)
• Referral Bonus Incentive
• Weekly Pay
• 401k
• And More!

Forklift Operator Details:

• Temp-to-Hire position
• $ 16.50 to $ 18.50 / hour
• Full Time work available
• Various shifts available

• Unloads received freight containers using forklift/power truck.
• Opens received cargo containers, inspects for part number, quantity and for visual defects.
• Receives and/or Sorts materials and scans bar code utilizing handheld scanner.
• Must be able to constantly reach and handle objects, and frequently utilizes hands for fine finger manipulation.
• Uses upper and lower extremities repetitively to move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, under loaded pallets, and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Scans bar codes of individual items for correct storage location.
• Bending, twisting, reaching, fingering and handling necessary to move items to designated area.
• Exerts force of 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, or 20 to 25 pounds of force frequently, or greater than negligible up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Pulls cart with 25 pounds of force.
• Pushes cart with up to 35 pounds of force. Bending, twisting, reaching and fingering and handling necessary to pick, pack, sort and stock items.
• Constant standing, lifting, pushing/pulling and walking required.

Forklift Operator Qualifications:

• Forklift experience - prefer experience with a reach truck, cherry picker forklift and/or stand-up.
• HSD/GED
• Warehouse experience

• Applicant may be subject to a background check
• Pre-employment drug screen is required as a condition of employment

*A conviction record will not necessarily prevent you from being employed. You will be required to complete and submit a questionnaire. We will consider your age at the time of the offense, when the offense occurred, the seriousness and the nature of the offense, as well as any rehabilitation to determine your employability.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and celebrate diversity at all levels of our organization.