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Hours Full-time
Location Mattoon, Illinois

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Job Description

Are you tired of applying to Warehouse or Forklift job postings every day trying to find a stable position? This is the position for you!

We are looking for 1st & 2nd shift Forklift Operators in the Mattoon, IL area. If you are looking for a great opportunity with great pay, benefits, and a long-lasting career apply today for an immediate interview.

Forklift Operator Shift and Pay:

  • 2nd shift - 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. M-F ($17.75/hr)

Forklift Operator Responsibilities:

  • Read production schedule, customer orders, work orders, picklists, shipping orders or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  • Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code.
  • Maintains proper FEFO (First Expiration in First Out) staging at all times to ensure all items are staged in the order in which they expire (Oldest to Newest).
  • Processes and distributes requisitions, work orders, requests for materials, or other stock items to other departments.
  • Labels materials with barcodes containing identifying information (item, description, lot, use-by-date and pallet tag number) on inbound receipts.
  • Records amounts of materials or items received and/or distributed on count sheets and picklists.
  • Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
  • Performs weekly cycle counts of assigned area.
  • Completes daily forklift checklist at the beginning of each shift.
  • Reports any damage to forklifts, equipment, or product to supervisor immediately.
  • Submits requests to supervisor for any needed maintenance or repairs on forklifts.
  • Ensures that all Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are followed.
  • Follows all company policies & procedures as well as the GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices).

Forklift Operator Job Requirements:

  • Must be able to pass a 7-year criminal background check
  • Minimum of 2 years of previous stand-up forklift experience is required for this position.
  • Ability to work overtime, irregular hours, or rotating shifts.
  • Excellent organizational skills as well multi-tasking skills.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency with basic office equipment.
  • Must understand numbers and apply basic statistics.

Positions are available on first come first served basis regarding earliest/soonest interview time available. So be sure to apply as soon as possible to be considered for this position.


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Posting ID: 1264495675 Posted: 2026-06-21 Job Title: Forklift Operator