Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

Our mission is to provide our partners with a turnkey solution for the management of the Domestic and International transportation, warehousing and distribution of their products using the most advanced and reliable technology available.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Equipment Operator for a temporary-to-hire position within our cold storage facility. The primary responsibility of this role is the safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment, specifically forklifts and reach trucks, to manage product movement. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for a consistent first-shift schedule with the potential for long-term employment.

What's in it for you?

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!

Equipment Operator Details:

• Temp-to-Hire position
• $ 18.00 / hour
• Full Time work available
• Weekend work required
• First Shift (Monday through Friday from 05:00am to 01:30pm)

• Safely and efficiently operate sit-down forklifts (FL) and Crown reach trucks to pull, move, and stack pallets.
• Ensure accurate and timely movement of materials within the cold storage environment.
• Conduct pre-shift equipment inspections and report any maintenance or safety concerns.

Equipment Operator Qualifications:

• Proven experience operating a Reach Truck.
• Proven experience operating a Sit-Down Forklift.
• Comfortable working consistently in a cold storage environment
• Previous experience in a logistics, warehouse, or distribution center setting.

• 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.