Forklift Operator / Warehouse
Job Description
? Buffalo Grove, IL | Full-Time | Hourly
- Day Shift: 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Technical Recruiter
Tami is a Technical Recruiter at Sterling Engineering with more than 20 years of recruiting experience, including four years with Sterling. She supports the Automation Division, helping connect skilled candidates with opportunities in a fast-moving and highly technical industry.
Tami is passionate about connecting with people and supporting them throughout their career journey. Whether she is helping with resume creation, providing job coaching, or guiding candidates toward their dream job, she enjoys being a trusted resource during important career decisions.
For Tami, recruiting is about more than matching candidates to open roles. It is about building relationships, offering meaningful support, and helping people take confident steps toward long-term career growth and success.