Job Title: Forklift Operator
City and State: Elgin, IL
Pay Rate: $23.00/hour
Schedule/Shift: 1st Shift, Monday-Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Employment Type: Evaluation-to-Hire
Summary:
Support daily warehouse operations in a metal distribution environment. This role is responsible for operating forklifts, assisting machine operators, handling metal sheet products, palletizing orders, and loading/unloading trucks while maintaining a safe and organized workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Support machine operators and assist with production workflow.
- Retrieve metal sheet products from slitter machines and transport materials as needed.
- Palletize and prepare customer orders for shipment.
- Operate a sit-down forklift to load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
- Perform general warehouse duties including material handling, inventory movement, and housekeeping.
Qualifications:
- Previous sit-down forklift experience required.
- Ability to safely load and unload trailers and move materials throughout the warehouse.
- Experience working in a warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment preferred.
- Ability to lift, move, and handle metal products while following safety procedures.
- Strong attendance record and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision/Eyewear plan
- IL Paid Leave Hours
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Referral bonuses
Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)
- Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
- Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
- Call or text at 815-788-8556
- Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118
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