Forklift Operator
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Job overview
ManpowerGroup is hiring a Forklift Operator. The company seeks a Forklift Operator to join its Logistics Department, supporting warehouse and shipping operations in Itasca, IL. The role emphasizes strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and teamwork, requiring compliance with safety practices, reading work orders, monitoring conveyors, loading units, and inspecting loads to prevent damage.
Key focus areas include Comply with established safety practices, policies, and procedures, including PPE, ZES, PIT/PED safety protocols, Read factory work orders and shipping/receiving documents to understand customer requirements and processing information, and Monitor conveyor lines, remove units, and load units into trailers or storage areas.
Successful candidates bring Certified Forklift Operator, Proven Success In Safety, and Proven Success In Attendance. Important skills include Safety Awareness, Attention To Detail, Teamwork Skills, Comply With Safety Practices, Read Factory Work Orders, and Read Shipping/Receiving Documents.
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Full job description
Our client, a leading manufacturing organization, is seeking a Forklift Operator to join their team. As a Forklift Operator, you will be part of the Logistics Department supporting warehouse and shipping operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong safety awareness, attention to detail, and teamwork skills, which will align successfully in the organization.
Job Title: Forklift Operator
Location: Itasca, IL
Pay Range: $22.11/hour
Shift: 1st shift
What's the Job?
Comply with established safety practices, policies, and procedures, including PPE, ZES, PIT/PED safety protocols
Read factory work orders and shipping/receiving documents to understand customer requirements and processing information
Monitor conveyor lines, remove units, and load units into trailers or storage areas
Check load tags and unit counts to ensure accuracy
Inspect finished units during loading to prevent damage and verify strap integrity
What's Needed?
Proven success in safety, attendance, and quality of work
Certified ability to safely operate a forklift truck
Accurate use and reading of measuring devices
Basic knowledge of computer operations
Ability to learn, follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as part of a team
What's in it for me?
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Engaging work environment with a focus on safety and quality
Supportive team culture
Consistent work schedule
Chance to contribute to a dynamic manufacturing operation
Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:
Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
Dental Plan
Supplemental Life Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
401(k)
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.
Manpower® is a global leader in contingent staffing and permanent resourcing, providing companies with strategic and operational flexibility and creating talent at scale. Our specialized recruiting teams assess and guide talent into meaningful, sustainable employment, while our PowerSuite technology enables deeper insight and smarter matching, helping candidates find opportunities that align with their strengths, experience, and career goals.
In this constantly shifting world, our flexible workforce solutions provide companies with the business agility needed to succeed. Manpower is part of the ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN) family of brands, which also includes Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells. For more information about Manpower, follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.
ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.
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