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Warehouse Forklift Operator

Sun Technologies
Bluff, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/5/2026
  • Shift 9am-5:30pm OT will be required weekends (Saturday or Sunday)
  • Looking for people that have had experience operating a forklift. A stand-up fork lift would be ideal.

Top Skills:

  • Experience operating various material handling equipment i.e. stand-up forklift; pallet jacks act.
  • Ability to accurately complete basic math calculations, read and understand training documents, product labeling and warehouse signage written in English.
  • Capable to lift 50 lbs., and/or more with assistance. Able to bend, reach, stoop, climb, stand, and walk for entire shift of 8 hours or more.
  • Versatile/adaptable to work overtime with little to no advance notice coupled with good multi-tasking skills.
  • Responsible for the counting, sorting, and recording of large, heavy-weight stock or parts. Lifts and arranges materials in plant or warehouse.
  • May use hoist or powered vehicle. Verifies clerical computation against physical stock counts.
  • Experience in the four functional warehouse duties: receiving, loading, shipping, materials management and dispatched, previous experience in manual and electrical forklift; heavy license.

Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED to ensure ability to accurately complete basic math calculations, read and understand training documents, product labeling and warehouse signage written in English.
  • Pass medical screening and background checks that may be conducted by local, state, and/or federal authorities.
  • Versatile/adaptable to work overtime with little to no advance notice coupled with good multi-tasking skills.
  • Accurately receive and inspect inbound product/material for infestation, overages, shortages, and damages (OS&D).
  • Verify quantity, quality, labeling and address with the customer’s order to ensure outgoing shipments are complete and accurate.
  • Efficiently and correctly pick customer orders for shipment, ensuring that the correct number and type of product is picked.
  • Transfers and locates material/product to general storage areas or shipping locations.
  • Comply with all appropriate policies and procedures to successfully maintain training, safety, GxP, and governmental agency standards.
  • Self-motivated with ability to work in a fast-paced positive team-oriented environment, with moderate supervision an emphasis on customer satisfaction

Significant Work Activities:

  • Capable to lift 50 lbs., and/or more with assistance. Able to bend, reach, stoop, climb, stand and walk for entire shift of 8 hours or more.
  • Ability to work in an atmosphere range of 15°C to 30°C (59°F to 86°F).
  • Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to complete assigned tasks.
  • Operate various types of material handling equipment including but not limited to forklifts, hand tools and other devices operated in a warehouse environment while maintaining the highest level of productivity and accuracy.

SUN1

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $18.57 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Forklift: 2 years (Required)
  • Warehouse: 1 year (Required)
  • Heavy lifting: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

  • Lake Bluff, IL (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $20

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