Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

City and State: Elgin, IL

Pay Rate: $23.00/hour

Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Employment Type: Evaluation-to-Hire

Summary:

Support daily warehouse operations in a metal distribution environment. This role is responsible for operating forklifts, assisting machine operators, handling metal sheet products, palletizing orders, and loading/unloading trucks while maintaining a safe and organized workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Support machine operators and assist with production workflow.
• Retrieve metal sheet products from slitter machines and transport materials as needed.
• Palletize and prepare customer orders for shipment.
• Operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Perform general warehouse duties including material handling, inventory movement, and housekeeping.

Qualifications:

• Previous sit-down forklift experience required.
• Ability to safely load and unload trailers and move materials throughout the warehouse.
• Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment preferred.
• Ability to lift, move, and handle metal products while following safety procedures.
• Strong attendance record and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision/Eyewear plan
• IL Paid Leave Hours
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug reimbursement
• Short-term disability
• Referral bonuses

Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)

• Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
• Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
• Call or text at 815-788-8556
• Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118

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