Warehouse Lead Forklift Operator

Are you an experienced forklift operator with leadership skills? Staffmark is hiring a Warehouse Forklift Lead Operator to join a top-tier logistics team in Joliet, IL. This direct-hire opportunity offers career growth, stable hours, and excellent benefits-all in a climate-controlled facility.

Pay: $22 - $25 per hour | Direct Hire

Schedule: 2nd Shift | Monday - Friday | 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM

What You'll Do:

• Lead, guide, and support a team of forklift operators.
• Assign daily tasks and ensure operational efficiency.
• Train new team members on safety protocols and equipment use.
• Operate powered industrial trucks (stand-up, clamp, gas, or electric).
• Conduct daily safety checks and maintain clean, functional equipment.
• Safely move, load, and unload materials throughout the warehouse.
• Accurately pull, stage, and ship materials.
• Track inventory movement and assist with cycle counts.
• Ensure correct product types and quantities per shipment.
• Enforce OSHA standards and internal safety rules.
• Report unsafe conditions or incidents immediately.
• Follow all GMPs and customer-specific loading requirements.
• Work closely with Customer Service and other departments.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace.

What You'll Bring:

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of experience as a forklift operator in a lead role
• Certification in operating forklifts (or ability to obtain)
• Familiarity with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Ability to wear required PPE (steel-toe shoes, gloves, eyewear, etc.)

Why You'll Love This Job:

Our partner company can provide you with the vital benefits that you deserve. A list of benefits will be provided to you upon hire.

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