Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Now hiring for a Forklift Operator in Melrose Park, IL. Pay rate is $22.00 per hour. The schedule is from 12:00 PM to 10:30 PM, Monday through Friday. This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

Education Requirements: High school diploma or GED preferred. Basic computer skills required, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Email. Intermediate English skills required with the ability to read, write, speak, and understand instructions and documentation. Valid driver's license required.

Experience Requirements: Minimum 2 years of Cherry Picker and Reach Truck operating experience required. Experience operating Electric Pallet Jacks (EPJ) required. Previous warehouse, distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or transportation experience required. Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems preferred. Ability to obtain required equipment certifications if not already certified.

Preferred Qualifications: Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Detail-oriented with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced warehouse environment. Ability to follow safety procedures and work independently or as part of a team. Experience with shipping, receiving, stocking, inventory control, order picking, and workflow coordination.

Physical Capabilities: Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull 50+ pounds regularly. Ability to perform repetitive bending, twisting, reaching, lifting, and walking throughout the shift. Ability to stand and work up to 10 hours per day and work overtime or weekends as needed. Steel-toe shoes required. Ability to safely operate powered industrial equipment in a busy warehouse environment.

Job Duties: Operate Cherry Pickers, Reach Trucks, and Electric Pallet Jacks (EPJ) to support warehouse operations. Perform stocking, put-away, replenishment, order picking, shipping, and inventory movement activities. Use RF scanners and warehouse systems to track inventory and complete transactions accurately. Load, unload, and transport products throughout the warehouse while following safety standards. Support shipping operations, including order processing, batch releases, and export documentation. Coordinate workflow activities to ensure efficient movement of materials and on-time order fulfillment. Assist with inventory accuracy, warehouse organization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Follow all company safety procedures while maintaining productivity and quality standards.

Benefits: Competitive weekly pay. Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind. Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future. Safety-focused warehouse environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training. Friendly team.

About Us: At Staffmark, we connect hardworking people with great companies, creating opportunities that make a lasting impact. Staffmark is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Staffmark offers reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities; contact your local branch for inquiries. Staffmark is an E-Verify employer.