What are the responsibilities and job description for the High-Reach Forklift and Order Picker Operator position at Nexus Employment Solutions?
High-Reach Forklift and Order Picker Operator
Location: Joliet, IL area
Employer: Nexus Employment Solutions Plus, Inc.
Compensation: $18.00–$20.00 per hour | Pay Frequency: Weekly | Schedule: Full-Time, Multiple Shifts
A day in the rolePicture your shift: You clock in, run a quick safety check, then navigate the aisles with precision—elevating pallets on a reach truck, pulling orders from high bays with a cherry picker, and staging outbound freight with a sit-down forklift. You’ll keep product moving from the docks to storage and shipping lanes, all while maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workspace.
What you'll operate- Cherry Picker (Order Picker)
- Electric Pallet Jack
- Stand-Up Forklift
- Sit-Down Forklift
- Reach Truck
- Move freight from receiving docks to designated warehouse locations
- Load and unload trailers efficiently and safely
- General material handling: lifting, carrying, and repositioning 20–50 lbs throughout the shift
- Housekeeping and adherence to safety practices
- At least 1 year of stand-up forklift experience
- Forklift certification
- Familiarity with Crown equipment (RC and TSP) preferred
- Turret forklift experience is a plus
- Reliable, safety-minded, and detail-focused work approach
- Ability to consistently lift 20–50 lbs during the shift
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Please bring two forms of identification.
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