Fork Lift Reach Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Now hiring Reach Operator
Location: Joliet, IL
Pay Rate: $19.50 – $20.50 per hour
Schedules: 1st Shift, 6 AM – 2:30 PM OR 2nd Shift, 3 PM – 11:30 PM (OT as needed)

Job Duties:

• Operate reach trucks to transport materials throughout the facility
• Move raw materials, finished goods, and packaging supplies between production and storage areas
• Retrieve, stage, and place materials on racks for production and inventory purposes
• Assist with loading and unloading pallets, trailers, and trucks
• Complete inventory tracking and material movement transactions using scanning systems
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report equipment issues promptly
• Use battery-operated hand tools as needed
• Maintain clean, organized staging, storage, and warehouse areas
• Follow all safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
• Support warehouse and production operations with additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum of 6 months of experience operating reach trucks required
• Valid forklift certification or willingness to obtain certification upon hire
• Previous warehouse or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs
• Ability to operate forklifts for extended periods throughout the shift
• Comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures and noise levels
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to inventory accuracy
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks while maintaining productivity and quality
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team

Benefits:

• Fair Weekly pay that lands right on time.
• Real benefits: medical, dental, vision, life + optional 401(k)
• Respect for what you do.
• Safety culture that has your back.
• Real teamwork. No dead weight.

Company Description

We dare to dream. So should you. At Staffmark, we transform the challenges of job hunting and recruitment into opportunities for growth and connection.

Staffmark is a member of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, a *$23.62 billion global HR titan behind the brands like Indeed and Glassdoor. With the combined knowledge, expertise, and global strength of Recruit and our sister brands—Advantage Technical, Hunter Hamilton, and Digital People—you can rest easy, knowing you have a partner with 55+ years of staffing expertise and a track record of putting over 175,000 people to work every year.

Together, we are redefining what it means to connect people with purposeful work.

Company Description

We dare to dream. So should you. At Staffmark, we transform the challenges of job hunting and recruitment into opportunities for growth and connection. \r\n\r\nStaffmark is a member of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, a *$23.62 billion global HR titan behind the brands like Indeed and Glassdoor. With the combined knowledge, expertise, and global strength of Recruit and our sister brands—Advantage Technical, Hunter Hamilton, and Digital People—you can rest easy, knowing you have a partner with 55+ years of staffing expertise and a track record of putting over 175,000 people to work every year.\r\n\r\nTogether, we are redefining what it means to connect people with purposeful work.