Reach Truck Operator Job Listing at Kelly Services in Chicago Heights, IL (Job ID US3632019_BH10038061)

Description

Kelly Services is hiring for a skilled Reach Truck Operator to join a fast-paced, safety-driven team in Chicago Heights, IL.
 
Job Title: Forklift Operator 3 (Reach Truck Operator)
Location: Chicago Heights, IL
Pay rate: $21.00
Shift: 6 pm – 6 am Mon – Friday. 
 
 
Job Summary
The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely and efficiently operating material-handling equipment to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. This role requires strong forklift operation skills including Reach Truck experience and may include order-filling and order-checking duties as needed.
 
 
Key Responsibilities

• Safely unload inbound shipments and move products to designated storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment according to customer orders.
• Ensure accurate quantities and correct product types are picked and staged.
• Meet customer service and productivity standards.
• Move product from staging or storage areas into trailers or rail cars efficiently and safely.
• Operate Reach Truck, forklifts, clamps, push-pulls, and other powered industrial equipment.
• Use RF scanners to track and process inventory.
• Follow all safety procedures and prescribed work methods.
• Maintain accurate records to ensure strong inventory control and security.
• Assist with physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Ensure proper stock rotation.
• Perform or assist with basic building, grounds, and equipment maintenance as needed.
• Uphold and maintain all SQF Food Safety Code requirements for Manufacturing.
• Complete additional tasks as assigned.

 
Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must have Reach Truck experience (not just sit-down forklift).
• 1–2 years of Reach Truck experience required.
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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