Forklift Driver / sit down

Sit-Down Forklift Operator / Warehouse Picker Day Shift

Location: Joliet, IL 60436

Pay Rate: $19.00 - $20.00/hr Depending on Experience

Shift: 1st

Schedule: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Saturday, as needed

Lunch: 30 minutes

The Sit-Down Forklift Operator/Warehouse Picker is responsible for safely operating a sit-down forklift to load, unload, transport, and stage materials throughout the warehouse. This position also involves picking customer orders, verifying product quantities, preparing orders for shipment, and assisting with daily warehouse operations to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and productivity.

Essential Duties:

• Safely operate a sit-down forklift to move, load, unload, and stage materials.
• Pick and pull products according to customer orders, pick tickets, or warehouse instructions.
• Verify product numbers, quantities, and descriptions to ensure order accuracy.
• Prepare, organize, and stage completed orders for shipping.
• Load and unload trucks and transport pallets to designated warehouse locations.
• Properly stack, wrap, label, and secure products on pallets.
• Assist with inventory counts, product organization, and stock replenishment.
• Identify and report damaged, missing, or incorrect products.
• Use RF scanners or warehouse inventory systems when required.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment concerns.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe warehouse environment.
• Follow all warehouse safety procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Meet daily productivity, quality, and accuracy expectations.
• Assist with other general warehouse duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Previous sit-down forklift operating experience required.
• Previous warehouse picking, order fulfillment, or shipping experience preferred.
• Ability to accurately pick orders and verify product quantities.
• Experience loading, unloading, moving, and staging warehouse materials.
• Ability to operate a forklift safely for extended periods.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and warehouse inventory processes preferred.
• Ability to perform physical warehouse duties, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting as required.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and productivity.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Reliable attendance and strong work ethic required.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and supervisor instructions.
• Must be available to work Saturdays as needed.