Job Description

Forklift Operator

JOB-10047822

Anticipated Start Date

October 26, 2026

Location

Bolingbrook, IL

Type of Employment

Contract Hire

Employer Info

Our client is an industry leader and one of the largest food and food service distribution companies in North America. It delivers national and proprietary branded food and food-related products to independent and national chain restaurants, quick-service eateries, pizzerias, theaters, schools, hotels, healthcare facilities and other institutions via its distribution centers across the United States.

Job Summary

We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused Forklift Operator to join our client’s team. This position is responsible for transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots and on the multi-level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish / re-stock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met and to maintain the efficient flow of the production process. Functions as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

Job Description

• Review work schedule, perform safety check on equipment, obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and /or verbal instructions.
• Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to appropriate area with Forklift / Hi-Lift / Power Jack. Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with Forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into radio frequency (RF) unit or handheld device. Replenish pick slots without going stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and / or remove outdated inventory according to company policy. Disperse over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping them to the proper area or receptacles. Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed. Remove batteries requiring recharging, replaced them with charged batteries and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• At the end of the shift, secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Performs other related duties as assigned. Requirements: Bending, Twisting, Standing, Sitting , Lifting

Skills Required

• Required Experience: 6 - 12 Months Complete Forklift / Power jack training and obtain certificate; prior warehouse environment.
• Preferred Experience: 1 - 2 Years Warehouse environment operating a forklift within foodservice industry.

Education/Training/Certifications

• High School Diploma/GED or Equivalent Experience is required.
• Preferred Professional Certification(s):OSHA Forklift Operator certification.

HirePower Personnel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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