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Veryable INC
Forklift Operator - Steeleville, IL
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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
Forklift Operator You pick the work, the days, and the sites. Businesses post forklift work on Veryable when their volume goes up, and you choose which ones to accept. Get paid the next day, weekends and holidays included. Veryable is a marketplace, not an employer. Operators on the platform work as independent contractors, set their own schedules, and are never locked into a set number of hours. Work available Sit down, stand up, reach truck, and electric pallet jack Cherry picker and order picker work Loading and unloading trailers, live loads and floor loads Putaway, letdowns, and replenishment Staging outbound freight and moving material to production lines Yard moves and container unloading at some sites What you need 18 or older, legally authorized to work in the U.S. Current forklift certification, plus verifiable experience on the equipment type listed Comfortable with RF scanners and warehouse management systems A smartphone to find work, check in, and get paid Steel toe boots, safety glasses, and a high visibility vest for most sites Reliable transportation How it works Download the Veryable app and build your profile. Add your certification and the equipment you're qualified on. Browse work posted by local businesses. Each listing shows the pay, hours, location, equipment, and what the work involves before you commit. Bid on what fits your schedule. Finish the work, check out, get paid the next day. Work Saturday, get paid Sunday. Do good work and businesses ask for you by name. Operators who build a track record get first look at longer runs at the sites they like.