Forklift 2Nd (ID #526246)

Forklift Driver

Aurora, IL

Pay: $21.75 per hour

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 1:00 PM - 9:30 PM

About the Role

We are seeking a reliable Forklift Driver to operate and maintain forklifts and related equipment within a warehouse environment. This role focuses on ensuring the safe and efficient movement of goods, supporting streamlined logistics, and maintaining safety protocols throughout daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, including reach forklifts and cherry pickers, to receive, process, and ship materials.
• Verify quantities and assist in packing, handling, and staging of goods.
• Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on forklifts and equipment.
• Follow safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment around active zones.
• Collaborate with team members on various operational tasks.
• Assist in unloading materials using appropriate machinery.
• Support logistics operations by ensuring the timely and accurate movement of inventory.

Required Qualifications

• Certified forklift operator with experience handling loads of 20 lbs or more.
• Proficiency in operating reach forklifts and cherry pickers/montacargas.
• Experience with unloading materials.
• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM.
• Willingness to work overtime with notice and potentially include weekend shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional experience in warehouse or logistics environments.

Tools / Equipment / Systems

• Reach forklift
• Cherry picker / montacarga
• General unloading equipment

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and handle loads of 20 lbs or more.
• Standing, walking, and operating equipment for extended periods.
• Adherence to safety and PPE requirements as applicable.

Fair Chance & Background Checks: This position may require a background check consistent with applicable law. We comply with all Fair Chance, Ban-the-Box, and applicant rights laws. Reasonable Accommodation: We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious beliefs or practices in accordance with applicable law. Eligible employees may receive benefits required by applicable federal, state, or local law. Additional benefit eligibility, if any, is determined by Company policy, applicable benefit plans, the employee's classification, work location, and assignment. The Company reserves the right to modify the duties, responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment at any time consistent with applicable law. Nothing in this job posting creates a contract of employment. Employment is at will where permitted by law. Partners Personnel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

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