Shipping Associate And Forklift Operator

Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator – Schaumburg, IL

Must have forklift certification

Pay: $18-19/hr

Schedule: 5.45 am - 2.15 pm

Type: Full-time | Contract

Job Overview

Join a dynamic warehouse team where you'll handle material movement, packaging, and shipping while operating forklifts safely and efficiently. This role offers growth opportunities and a great work culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Package products by skid, crate, or box for shipping and process standard paperwork
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by disposing and storing materials properly
• Support assembly with repackaging, kitting, and staging materials
• Safely remove and dispose of wood, plastic, metal, and other packaging materials
• Update storage bin info and locate materials using SAP
• Perform routine inspections of material handling equipment
• Operate turret truck forklifts for order picking and sit-down forklifts for moving orders
• Load/unload trucks, inspect parts, and stage them for receiving
• Transfer scrap materials to unloading area and dispose in dumpsters

Qualifications

• Experience in Material Handling, Shipping & Receiving, Warehouse Distribution
• Skills in Packaging, Inventory Control, Order Picking, Unloading, Production
• Forklift operation (sit-down and turret truck)
• Previous experience with warehouse inventory and shipping systems

Benefits & Perks

• Own your job – take responsibility and grow
• Career development opportunities
• Great work culture
• Competitive benefits

This is a Contract position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Elk Grove Village, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 2026.