What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reach Truck Forklift Operator position at Staffmark Group?
Elevate Your Career: Experienced Forklift Operator Needed in Joliet, IL
Are you a skilled forklift operator ready to take your warehouse career to the next level? Staffmark is seeking a reliable and experienced Stand-up Reach Truck Forklift Operator for a leading logistics client in Joliet, IL. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for safety and efficiency, this temp-to-hire opportunity could be your perfect fit!
Hours and Pay
1st Shift: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM, Monday - Friday | $19.50/hour
2nd Shift: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, Monday - Friday | $20.50/hour
3rd Shift: 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM, Sunday - Thursday | $21.00/hour
Employment Type: Temp to hire
Daily Tasks and Requirements
- Operate sit down forklifts and reach trucks to move materials between production and storage areas
- Retrieve and place materials on racks for inventory and production needs
- Safely transport finished goods, raw materials, and packaging supplies throughout the facility
- Load and unload pallets and trucks as needed
- Perform daily equipment inspections to ensure forklifts are in top working condition
- Complete inventory management tasks, including scanning and tracking material movement
- Use battery-operated hand tools when necessary
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in staging and storage zones
- Follow all safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Communicate effectively with team members and supervisors to ensure a smooth workflow
Benefits
Staffmark offers a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial security, and career growth. Enjoy weekly pay, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, short-term disability, employee discounts, referral bonus opportunities, and more!
Requirements:
- Valid forklift certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
- Minimum of 1 year of experience operating stand-up/sit down forklifts and reach trucks (Prior warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred)
- Strictly adhere to all GMPs and company safety policies
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work in environments with fluctuating temperatures and noise levels
- Able to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining high accuracy
Are you ready to drive your career forward in a dynamic warehouse environment?
Click Apply Now to join our team as a Forklift Operator in Joliet, IL, and put your skills to work where they matter most!
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Staffmark Group is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Pro Staff is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.
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