Forklift Operator / Warehouse

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Warehouse / Logistics Job Number: 50851956 Compensation: $18-21.50 / hour

Job Description

Warehouse / Forklift Operator – 12-Hour Shifts
? Buffalo Grove, IL | Full-Time | Hourly

Shifts Available: 2-2-3 Schedule 
  • Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM 
  • Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
About the Role:
We are looking for a dependable Logistics Operator to join our warehouse team in Buffalo Grove. In this role, you’ll be responsible for supporting material movement, inventory control, and packaging operations to keep production running smoothly. This position is hands-on and requires attention to detail, safety awareness, and teamwork.
What You’ll Do:
  • Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment
  • Stage, move, and restock raw materials and components for production
  • Complete accurate documentation, including lot changes, job verifications, and material reports
  • Assist with cycle counts and physical inventory
  • Perform daily cleaning and maintenance of blenders, dryers, and auxiliary equipment
  • Package, label, and stack products according to company and customer specifications
  • Maintain neat, organized, and safe warehouse and staging areas (5S standards)
  • Support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
  • Report equipment issues and follow safety/GMP policies
What We’re Looking For:
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Strong math, reading, and communication skills
  • Forklift/pallet jack certification required
  • Ability to lift up to 55 lbs regularly
  • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office); SAP experience a plus
  • Previous warehouse or inventory control experience preferred
Why Join Us?
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • $18.50 to 22.50 based on experience plus 10% shift premium for nights!
  • Rotating schedule work only 15 days out the month! 
  • Growth opportunities in a clean, safety-focused manufacturing environment
  • Equal opportunity employer – we value diversity and inclusion

Meet Your Recruiter

Tami Van

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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