Warehouse Material Handling Specialist (Stand-Up Forklift)

$18 - $20 per hour

Nexus Employment Solutions

Job Description

Build momentum in your material handling career

Picture this: you’re the go-to operator who keeps product moving—slotting pallets with a reach truck, picking high-bay orders on a cherry picker, and staging freight with an electric pallet jack. At our Joliet, IL warehouse partners, your skill drives safe, on-time operations.

Role details

Compensation: From $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Pay Frequency: Weekly
Employment Type: Full-time
Shifts: Multiple

Impact you’ll make

Operate stand-up forklifts, cherry pickers, and electric pallet jacks to move inventory
Transport goods from receiving to storage and outbound loading areas
Load and unload trailers with precision and care
Support general labor needs: lift, carry, and reposition 20–50 lbs items
Champion cleanliness and safety on every pass

What sets you up for success

1+ year hands-on experience with stand-up forklifts
Turret truck familiarity is a bonus
Ability to lift 20–50 lbs consistently during the shift
Dependable, detail-driven, and safety-conscious

Apply in person

Stop by Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and bring two forms of identification.

Nexus Employment – Elwood
408 Mississippi Ave
Elwood, IL 60421

Nexus Employment – Bolingbrook
349 N. Schmidt Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Who we are

Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc. connects experienced stand-up forklift drivers with warehouse opportunities throughout the Joliet area.

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