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Verified Pay check_circle $20 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Des Plaines, IL 60018
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Job Description

FORKLIFT OPERATOR – 1ST SHIFT

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Forklift Operator with 3 to 5 years of forklift experience or a valid forklift certification. The ideal candidate is eager to learn, works well in a team environment, and is dependable, responsible, and willing to assist wherever needed.

Job Responsibilities:

·Operate forklifts to move materials throughout the facility safely and efficiently.

·Transport materials and products to designated locations.

·Inspect forklifts daily for safety and maintenance needs, reporting any issues or damages.

·Load and unload materials from trucks and other vehicles.

·Ensure loads are secure and properly distributed before transport.

·Stack empty pallets and maintain organized storage areas.

·Perform daily equipment checks, including recharging forklift batteries and lubricating equipment.

·Use forklifts and other equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory.

·Scan products and update inventory using handheld scanners or warehouse systems.

·Wrap pallets and prepare finished products for shipment.

·Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area at all times.

·Assist team members with warehouse and production tasks as needed.

·Follow all company safety procedures and OSHA standards.

·Complete daily production logs and equipment inspection reports accurately.

Qualifications:

·3 to 5 years of forklift experience or a valid forklift certification.

·Must have experience operating both sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

·Ability to read and write in English.

·Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

·Responsible, dependable, and willing to assist with additional tasks as needed.

·Ability to lift 50 pounds or more, bend, and stand for extended periods as required.

Shift Available:

·1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Company Description
Founded in 1968, Minutemen Staffing is the cornerstone of The Minutemen Human Resource System, a group of HR-related companies headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The Minutemen Human Resource System has grown to become one of the largest private employer service organizations in the United States.

OUR MISSION
A family-owned business that partners with valued employers to provide qualified talent while making a difference in the community.

OUR VALUES
LOYALTY
We are fully committed to every client and employee.
ETHICS
People trust us to adhere to our word and know us to be honest, open, ethical, and fair.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We are responsible for the success of our company, employees, and clients.
DEDICATION
Ensuring the highest level of satisfaction is our promise.
EMPOWERMENT
We encourage growth and development of each individual.
RESPECT
Each individual gives respect to each other, our talent, and our clients.
SAFETY
We promote a culture of safety that is reflected in our beliefs and attitudes.

OUR VISION
To expand the Minutemen family by exceeding our clients' expectations through commitment, ethics, and integrity while providing a better future for our associates, employees, and their families.

Company Description

Founded in 1968, Minutemen Staffing is the cornerstone of The Minutemen Human Resource System, a group of HR-related companies headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. The Minutemen Human Resource System has grown to become one of the largest private employer service organizations in the United States.\r\n\r\nOUR MISSION\r\nA family-owned business that partners with valued employers to provide qualified talent while making a difference in the community.\r\n\r\nOUR VALUES\r\nLOYALTY\r\nWe are fully committed to every client and employee.\r\nETHICS\r\nPeople trust us to adhere to our word and know us to be honest, open, ethical, and fair.\r\nACCOUNTABILITY\r\nWe are responsible for the success of our company, employees, and clients.\r\nDEDICATION\r\nEnsuring the highest level of satisfaction is our promise.\r\nEMPOWERMENT\r\nWe encourage growth and development of each individual.\r\nRESPECT\r\nEach individual gives respect to each other, our talent, and our clients.\r\nSAFETY\r\nWe promote a culture of safety that is reflected in our beliefs and attitudes.\r\n\r\nOUR VISION\r\nTo expand the Minutemen family by exceeding our clients' expectations through commitment, ethics, and integrity while providing a better future for our associates, employees, and their families.

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Posting ID: 1282812225 Posted: 2026-07-30 Job Title: Forklift