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Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator | $18-$21/hr
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What they do
A Forklift or Pallet Jack Operator operates forklift machinery used to lift heavy loads or pallets at a construction site, warehouse or factory.
$45,950 / year median in Illinois
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Have at least 6 months of stand-up reach forklift experience? If you're looking for a new opportunity where your experience will be valued, this Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator role could be a great fit for you! A global manufacturer has multiple temp-to-hire Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator openings available on their team. They specialize in producing high-quality nut snacks. This is a fast-paced food manufacturing and distribution environment where safety, teamwork, and accuracy are essential to daily operations. As a Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator, you'll play an important role in keeping products moving efficiently throughout the distribution center to support production and customer orders. What's In It for
Me:
Monday through Friday schedule Overtime opportunities to increase your earnings Temp-to-hire opportunity with long-term career growth potential Excellent benefits upon permanent hire
Job Type:
Temp-to-Hire Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator Job Duties:
Pick work order demands, stage product for production use, and return unused items back to inventory Unload trucks and containers of raw or finished goods Transfer processed product into finished goods or cooler storage locations Rotate inventory and follow first in, first out or first expired, first out processes as required
Schedule:
Elgin Location:
1st
Shift:
Monday through Friday with rotating Sundays, 5:00 a.m.
•2:30 p.m. 2nd
Shift:
Monday through Friday with rotating Sundays, 2:30 p.m.
•12:30 a.m.
Huntly Location:
1st
Shift:
Monday through Friday, 4:00 a.m.
•3:00 p.m. 2nd
Shift:
Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m.
•2:00 a.m.
Pay:
1st
Shift:
$19 per hour 2nd
Shift:
$21 per hour
Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator Requirements:
At least 6 months of stand-up reach forklift experience Ability to perform basic math calculations Ability to work in a fast-paced warehouse environment Benefits Offered by
Employer Upon Permanent Hire:
401(k) Dental Insurance Health Insurance Employee Assistance Program Life Insurance On-Site Gym Paid Time Off Tuition Reimbursement Benefits Offered by Verstela to
Temporary Employees:
Medical Dental Vision Short Term Disability Term Life and AD and D Identity Theft Protection Prescription Plan 401(K)
Retirement Savings Plan Location:
Elgin, IL Huntley, IL Interested in this Stand-Up Reach Forklift Operator opportunity? Apply today! We look forward to connecting with you. This Client who we are staffing for participates in the E-Verify program.
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Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- 401(k) Plans
- Fitness Centers/Gyms