Stand Up Forklift Operator

Stand Up Forklift Operator

Pay: $21.25 per hour Now hiring for a Stand Up Forklift Operator Location: Romeoville, IL Pay Rate: $21.25 per hour Schedule: 1st shift Monday-Thursday and Saturday Put in the Work, Reap the Rewards: Stand Up Forklift Operators Wanted. Looking for Stand Up Forklift Operator jobs in Romeoville where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations. If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Forklift Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Job Duties Operate a Yale stand-up forklift to move, stage, and store products throughout the warehouse. Select customer orders accurately in a freezer environment. Use RF scanners to verify inventory and complete order selection tasks. Perform case picking and pallet building according to customer requirements. Wrap skids and prepare orders for shipment. Conduct forklift pre-operation inspections and complete required safety documentation. Follow all warehouse safety procedures, including proper horn usage, seat belt/harness requirements, and equipment operation standards. Support daily warehouse operations while maintaining productivity and quality standards. Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

Education Requirements High school diploma or GED preferred. Ability to read and follow warehouse procedures, safety guidelines, and work instructions. Experience using RF scanners and warehouse technology preferred.

Experience Requirements Minimum of 1 year of stand-up forklift or reach truck experience required. Minimum of 1 year of order selecting experience in a freezer environment required. Recent freezer warehouse experience required. Experience operating a Yale stand-up forklift preferred. Experience with case picking, pallet wrapping, inventory handling, and RF scanning. Strong attention to safety, accuracy, and productivity in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Physical Capabilities Ability to work in a freezer environment for the duration of the shift. Ability to operate a stand-up forklift for approximately 80% of the workday. Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive warehouse duties throughout the shift. Ability to lift, move, and handle products as required. Ability to wear steel-toe boots and company-provided freezer gear. Ability to safely work around warehouse equipment, pallets, and moving freight.

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.

One Forklift Driver's Pick for Best in the Biz "I have worked through a lot of temp agencies, and Staffmark is by far the best one. I was accepted and placed quickly. They show true care and concern about their employees." -Forklift Driver, Staffmark

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