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GF - 0055 AI - 2- Forklift

Des Plaines, IL 60018

Posted: 09/25/2024 Job Number: BA6058454912 Pay Rate: $17.50 / hour

Job Description

SURESTAFF is immediately hiring a Fork Lift Operator (Shipping & Receiving) for a large, well-known client in Des Plaines.  As a Fork Lift Operator for SURESTAFF, you will work in a fast-paced distribution environment and be involved in all aspects of warehouse operations including: 
  • Operating a sit down or stand up fork lift
  • Quality Assurance 
  • Inventory Control (RF Scanners)
 SURESTAFF is invested in their team members!  All temp-to-hire employees are offered competitive compensation$17.50 as well as a benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, and vision).  Generous referral bonuses are available upon hire.   Available shifts include 2nd.Sun-Thurs 7am-3:30pmThurs-Mon 7am-3:30pm
Overtime is available on a first come, first serve basis.   Responsibilities of the Warehouse Associate (Shipping & Receiving):
  • Pick, pull, and prepare orders while maintaining an organized shipping and receiving area. 
  • Process inbound and outbound shipments. 
  • Load and unload pallets.  Scan items into inventory control system using RF Scanner. 
  • Safely & efficiently use warehouse equipment including pallet jack, hydraulic jack, RF Scanner, computers, and handheld printers. 
  • Perform cleaning and maintenance duties and report any unsafe work area conditions. 
 Required Qualifications of the Warehouse Associate (Shipping & Receiving): 
  • Previous warehouse experience and/or training preferred. 
  • High attention to detail and safety/compliance. 
  • Demonstrate good communication skills, problem-solving skills, and sound judgement. 
  • Ability to work overtime as needed. 
 About SURESTAFF:Founded in 1998, Surestaff operates 39 branch offices and 24 workforce onsite solutions in Illinois, Texas, Wisconsin, Indiana, Tennessee, Mississippi, Michigan, Florida, Ohio, and Georgia; with an estimated 2023 revenue of $295 million, it was recently named one of the largest staffing firms in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).Surestaff specializes in light industrial staffing serving logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and production clients. It offers temp, temp-perm, direct hire, and onsite workforce solutions. The company has been named five times to Crain’s Business as one of the largest and fastest growing privately-held companies in Chicago. Surestaff is a portfolio partner company of Austin, TX-based private-equity group Owner Resource Group (ORG). 

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