Forklift Operator and Order Picker

Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Pay Rate: $17.00/hour
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | 30-Minute Lunch
Employment Type: Full-Time
Probationary Period: 90 Days
 

We are seeking a dependable, safety-focused Forklift Operator and Order Picker to join our warehouse operations team. You are responsible for accurately picking customer orders, operating material-handling equipment, and ensuring products are efficiently moved, staged, and prepared for shipment. You are detail -oriented, productivity-driven, and committed to maintaining inventory accuracy while supporting daily warehouse operations.

This position combines forklift operation with order fulfillment responsibilities, making it critical to the overall success of warehouse and distribution activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment to move products throughout the facility
• Accurately pick customer orders using pick tickets, RF scanners, or Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Stage, organize, and prepare products for shipping and distribution
• Load and unload inbound and outbound shipments while maintaining product integrity
• Verify product quantities, descriptions, lot numbers, and labels against order documentation
• Assist with inventory control activities, including cycle counts and inventory audits
• Ensure products are stored in the correct warehouse locations
• Inspect equipment daily and report maintenance or safety concerns immediately
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Support receiving, replenishment, and shipping operations as needed
• Follow all company safety policies, procedures, and warehouse standards

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of forklift operating and order-picking experience preferred
• Experience operating sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, reach trucks, or electric pallet jacks
• Experience using RF scanners, pick tickets, and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to order accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Strong understanding of warehouse safety procedures and material handling practices
• Dependable attendance and punctuality required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required

What We're Looking For

We are looking for individuals who take pride in accuracy, productivity, and safe equipment operation. Successful candidates are dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to ensuring every order is picked, verified, and shipped correctly. The ideal Forklift Operator and Order Picker understand the importance of inventory accuracy, teamwork, and high performance in a warehouse environment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift throughout the shift
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment safely for extended periods
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with varying temperatures
• Ability to perform repetitive movements while maintaining accuracy and productivity

Benefits

Associates who successfully complete the 90-day probationary period become eligible for company-sponsored benefits and compensation increases based on performance and attendance. Available benefits may include health insurance, paid time off, and additional employee programs.