Stand Up Forklift Operator

Waukegan, Illinois

Type: Temporary

Job ID: 9567

Manufacturing/Production

Salary: $17$0 Per Hour

Posted Date: 10/07/2026

Job Description

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Stand Up Forklift Operator

Experience:

  • Minimum one (1) year of experience operating forklifts in a warehouse, manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environment preferred.
  • Experience loading, unloading, storing, and transporting materials safely and efficiently.
  • Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal supervision.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
  • Demonstrated reliability, punctuality, and attendance.
  • Commitment to workplace safety, product quality, and continuous improvement.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and maintain positive working relationships.
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Experience using RF scanners, handheld devices, or warehouse inventory systems
  • Warehouse Management System (WMS) experience preferred

Job Duties:

Transport raw materials, packaging components, work-in-process, and finished goods throughout warehouse and production areas.

  • Supply production lines with required materials to support operational schedules.
  • Move finished products from production lines to designated storage or shipping locations.
  • Operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
  • Load and unload trailers, trucks, and containers while ensuring product integrity.
  • Verify received and shipped quantities against packing lists, bills of lading, and shipping documentation.
  • Assist with shipping preparation and staging activities.
  • Provide required lot, batch, or inventory information to shipping personnel.

Utilize RF scanners and inventory systems to track product movement and maintain inventory accuracy.

  • Apply labels, inventory tags, and product identification markers as required.
  • Conduct cycle counts and inventory audits.
  • Investigate and report inventory discrepancies.
  • Maintain organized warehouse storage locations and product traceability.
  • Complete all required warehouse, inventory, maintenance, and shipping documentation accurately and timely.
  • Follow established product control, traceability, and inventory management procedures.
  • Maintain compliance with customer requirements, company policies, and regulatory standards.

1st – $17.00

7am-3:30pm

2nd – $17.50

2:50p-11:10p

Background/Drug Test

Waukegan, IL 60085

Please send resumes to waukeganoffice@elitestaffinginc.com

All employees of Elite Staffing must be 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States.

Elite Staffing, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Our policy of equal employment opportunity is to recruit, hire, train and promote persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap or any other protected status.

Elite Staffing offers the following benefit programs for your participation: Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Benefits, 401k Retirement Plan, and Commuter benefits.

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