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Forklift Operator

United Facilities, Inc.
Belvidere, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Description

90% - Material Handling:
• Loads and unloads trailers.
• Determines placement of product and transports to designated area.
• Positions lifting device under or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transports loads to a designated area. Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus. Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Reads work orders or follows oral instructions to identify product to be moved. Reviews customer orders and determines product location.
• Attaches identifying tag(s) or label(s) to materials or marks pertinent information on cases, bales, or other containers.
• Counts and records number of material units moved or handled on daily production sheet.
• Completes a daily job card to accurately record job codes, order numbers, and time keeping.
• Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated area.
• Loads materials into vehicles and installs strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage in transit.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves by hand.
• Operates handheld scanners (RF Equipment), computer systems (WMS), and may manually input additional data as required.
• Replaces propane tanks, recharges electric batteries, and changes batteries using battery crane.

Requirements

Education:
High school diploma or GED preferred.
Experience:
Experience using a PIT (Powered Industrial Truck) preferred.
Preferences:
1-year forklift driving experience with clamp attachments.
Required skills/abilities:

Ability to operate a forklift.

Ability to follow company established protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.

Self-driven initiative and the ability to perform tasks with limited supervision.

Ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing.

Attention to detail.

Ability to count accurately.

Attendance:
Strict attendance guidelines must be followed.

Equipment:
Forklift, battery crane, electric pallet jack, golf cart, LXE, RF scan gun, inverter, telephone, two-way

Salary : $21

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