Description
Forklift Operator (Sit-Down) – Manufacturing/Warehouse
$19–$20/hr | Harvey, IL
Job Type: Contract-to-hire (Start as a Kelly Services employee, with opportunity to convert based on performance and business needs)
Schedule: 10-hour days, up to 6 days/week | Current opening: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, Mon–Fri with Saturday overtime (may be mandatory as needed)
Resume: Required | Steel-toe shoes: Required (day 1)
This is a high-activity operation that values safety, accuracy, and organization. If you're a dependable sit-down forklift operator who can handle container work, labeling, and inventory discipline—and you don't need to be chased to do housekeeping—apply.
Job Details
• Pay: $19–$20/hour
• Location: Harvey, IL
• Hours: 10-hour days; overtime as business requires (including Saturdays as needed)
• Equipment: Sit-down forklift
• PPE: Steel-toe shoes required
• Resume: Required
What You'll Do
• Operate a sit-down forklift to move, stage, load/unload product safely
• Support container filling (totes, drums, pails, etc.) and ensure containers are handled properly
• Complete container labeling accurately and consistently
• Support 6S/organization standards and daily housekeeping expectations
• Participate in cycle counts and inventory accuracy processes
• Follow all site safety policies and complete required documentation as needed
What I'm Looking For (Apply only if you meet these)
• Recent sit-down forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment
• Comfortable working with industrial containers (totes/drums/pails) and following label/handling standards
• Strong attention to detail for labeling, counts, and organization
• Reliable attendance and willingness to work overtime (including Saturdays as needed)
Preferred
• RF scanning/WMS experience
• Cycle count experience
Pre-Employment Screenings (Required)
Offer is contingent upon completion of all screenings, including:
• County criminal background check
• NCRL (National Criminal Record Locator)
• Urine drug screen (THC included)
• Breathalyzer
Timing: Screenings typically take 3–7 business days to complete.
How to Apply
Apply with your current resume. To move faster, send a quick note with the following info to 847-729-2575:
1. Your sit-down forklift experience (years, environments)
2. Any container filling/labeling experience
3. Any cycle count or inventory accuracy experience
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