Looking for a steady day-shift opportunity where you can put your forklift skills to work? We’re hiring an experienced Forklift Operator to join a busy lumber operation. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys staying active, working outdoors, and being part of a team that keeps materials and customer orders moving efficiently. Qualified candidates encouraged to apply and call 815-277-2630 for immediate consideration.
Forklift Operator Job Details:
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Pay Rate: $19.00 – $22.00 per hour, based on experience
Position: Full-Time
Selling Points about Forklift Operator:
- Consistent Monday-Friday day shift
- Competitive pay based on forklift and warehouse experience
- No weekends!
- Hands-on, active work environment
- Opportunity to build experience within the lumber and building materials industry
- Stable position with room to learn and grow
Forklift Operator Job Description:
- Operate a forklift safely to move, organize, and stage lumber throughout the yard
- Pick and prepare lumber orders accurately for customer shipments
- Load and unload incoming and outgoing lumber deliveries
- Check in incoming stock and relocate materials to the appropriate yard locations
- Wrap and secure units of lumber for storage or transportation
- Maintain an organized and safe work area
- Assist with additional warehouse and yard duties as needed
Forklift Operator Job Requirements:
- Previous forklift operating experience required
- Must be comfortable with working outside year round
- Comfortable working with lumber and building materials
- Ability to read and communicate in English to safely follow work instructions and identify inventory
- Basic math skills for measurements, quantities, and inventory tracking
- Strong attention to detail and ability to learn and recognize different stock materials
- Ability to perform heavy lifting and physical work throughout the shift
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across departments
- Reliable, safety-minded, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
PeopleShare is the leading Staffing Agency in the region and has temporary to hire and permanent jobs across 8 states. Our openings include receptionist, data entry, customer service, collections, office managers, call center, administrative assistant, accounts payable clerk, accounts receivable clerk, file clerk, warehouse, assembly, production, pickers, packers, forklift, machine operators, and maintenance mechanics.
PeopleShare provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category or class under federal, state, and/or local laws. This policy applies to all locations and all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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