Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Stand-Up Forklift Operator


Job ID: 10091102

Romeoville, IL, US

Light Industrial

High School or equivalent

Full Time, Temp to Hire

$17.50-$23.50

Experienced (Non-Manager)

On-site

Transport and Storage - Materials

First Shift (Day)

Romeoville, IL, US

$17.50-$23.50

Experienced (Non-Manager)

Full Time, Temp to Hire

Transport and Storage - Materials

On-site

Light Industrial

High School or equivalent

First Shift (Day)

Job details

Join us for our Job Fair
Thursday, April 16th 9am-1pm
460 N. Weber Rd. Romeoville, Il. 60446

Kelly Services is Hiring: Forklift Operators: (Reach Truck, Cherry Picker, Stand-Up, Sit Down, Walkie Rider)

Locations:
Elwood, IL • Joliet, IL • Romeoville, IL

Pay Rate:
$17.50–$23.50 per hour

Shifts Available:
1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift


Are you ready to advance your logistics career? Kelly Services is seeking experienced and safety-conscious Forklift Operators—including Reach Truck, Cherry Picker, Stand-Up, Sit Down, and Walkie Rider—for our valued clients in Elwood, Joliet, and Romeoville, IL. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated individuals with strong communication skills and a passion for efficient warehouse operations.


What You’ll Do
As a Forklift Operator, you will operate various types of material handling equipment in both ambient and freezer environments. Your responsibilities will include moving, locating, relocating, stacking, and counting merchandise, as well as assisting with order filling and verification tasks.


Key Responsibilities

  • Safely unload inbound shipments and transfer products to storage, including freezer areas

  • Efficiently stack and store merchandise in both ambient and freezer locations

  • Prepare products for shipment, verifying both type and quantity

  • Load products into rail cars or trailers from staging and storage areas

  • Operate Reach Truck, Cherry Picker, Stand-Up, Sit Down, Walkie Rider forklifts or other powered equipment as needed

  • Utilize RF scanning equipment for order processing

  • Maintain accurate inventory records, support cycle counts, and ensure proper stock rotation

  • Assist with physical inventories (including freezer)

  • Support building, grounds, and equipment maintenance

  • Uphold SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing requirements

  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Comfortable working in freezer environments, frequently moving in and out of cold storage

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred

  • Basic reading, writing, and math skills

  • Good verbal and written communication skills

  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) abilities a plus

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their resume to:
Geritha Courts
Email: GERC937@kellyservices.com


Join our team and enjoy:
Competitive pay • Flexible shifts • The opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced warehouse setting across multiple locations in Elwood, Joliet, and Romeoville, IL!

 

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