Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

KELLY IS HIRING!

Forklift Operator – 1st and 2nd shift 

Location:
Romeoville, IL

Schedule: Shifts available: Sun/Mon/Tue 6a-630p: $25hr.Sun/Mon/Tue 6p-630a: $26.50/hr.Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 6a-430p: $25/hr.Wed/Thu/Fri/Sat 5p-330am: $26.50/hr. 

 

About the Role  Kelly Services is seeking experienced Cherry Picker/Reach Truck Operators for our furniture warehouse client in Romeoville, IL. This job requires lifting 75 pounds consistently. Must have recent, solid experience driving the cherry picker and reach truck. Must not be afraid of heights.

Key Responsibilities Operate Order Pickers (Cherry Picker), Reach Trucks, and Scanning equipment technology to locate and pick orders through the Warehouse Management System

• Proactively monitor order management systems to ensure that all orders have been received properly and that detailed descriptions are provided for any Overage/Shortage/Damage issues

• Accurately identify units for storage or shipment

• Work at heights of 30ft and repeatedly lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted and maneuvering product 150+ pounds unassisted or via team lift

• Be cross trained and required to work in other departments as needed

• Perform additional tasks assigned

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 months of cherry picker experience. Must be comfortable with heights (30 ft.)

• Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 lbs. unassisted and moving product 150+ lbs. unassisted or via team lift.

• Must be able to work on warehouse floor 8 hours a day or more.

• Strong, consistent work ethic.

• Comfort with scanning technology.

• Experience in Distribution or Logistics is a plus.

• Experience working in High Jump is a plus.

• Able to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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