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2nd Shift Forklift Operator
Posted: 04/14/2026
Employment Type:
Contract to Perm
Job Category: INDUSTRIAL
Job Number: SG627739330
Pay Rate: $18-24 / hour
Job Description
We are currently hiring a Forklift Operator for a full-time opportunity in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. This role is ideal for a dependable and safety-focused individual with experience operating forklifts and handling oversized industrial materials in a warehouse environment. You will play a key role in moving, loading, and preparing materials while ensuring safety, accuracy, and efficiency throughout the process.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Schedule & DetailsTraining: 1st Shift (for several weeks)
Shift: 2nd Shift (after training)
Overtime: Weekend overtime may be available
Benefits (Upon Hire)
Ready to move your career forward in a fast-paced industrial environment? Apply today and secure your interview!
Responsibilities
- Operate a forklift to move, load, and unload oversized materials
- Transport materials to and from flatbed trucks and shipping areas
- Receive incoming materials and prepare outgoing shipments
- Stack and organize products, equipment, and materials in storage areas
- Inspect materials for damage or defects
- Maintain a safe and organized work environment
- Follow all safety procedures and warehouse guidelines
- Assist with general warehouse and material handling tasks as needed
Requirements
- Experience operating forklifts in an industrial or warehouse setting
- Ability to safely handle oversized or heavy materials
- Strong attention to detail and safety awareness
- Ability to lift heavy items as needed
- Reliable and dependable work ethic
- OSHA Forklift Certification is a plus
Schedule & DetailsTraining: 1st Shift (for several weeks)
Shift: 2nd Shift (after training)
Overtime: Weekend overtime may be available
Benefits (Upon Hire)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- Company-paid life insurance + optional coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Bonus program and referral bonuses
- Employee retention bonuses
- Free coffee for employees
Ready to move your career forward in a fast-paced industrial environment? Apply today and secure your interview!
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