Forklift operator jobs in Carol Stream, IL - 1,706 jobs

Speak to one of our recruiters from the comfort of your own home! Click on the link below to complete your application. Once you have completed the application, one of our recruiters will reach out to schedule a phone interview. Cherry Picker Application Hiring Event Dates & Times: Tuesday, 4/29 and Wednesday, 4/30 from 10a - 4p CT Job Description Immediately Hiring: CHERRY PICKER OPERATORS MULTIPLE OPENINGS + MULTIPLE SHIFTS! CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE YOUR APPLICATION: Cherry Picker Application The base pay for this position is $20.00 per hour + $2.00 per hour SEO premium Benefits (Start Day 1!) $1.50 per hour shift premium for hours worked between 6:00pm - 6:00am Referral bonuses Overtime hours & pay 401(k) with company match Wayfair company discount Benefits Start Day 1 Growth opportunities (Conversions, Promotions, and more!) Dozens of discounts and perks with partners! Cherry Picker Operators: What You'll Do: Operate Order Picker (Cherry Picker), Reach Trucks, Forklifts, Electric Palette Jacks, Clamp Trucks and other industrial equipment Unload and receive inbound furniture orders which will require manually moving large, heavy goods. Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted and maneuvering product 150+ pounds unassisted or via team lift. Utilize Scanning equipment technology to locate and pick orders through the Warehouse Management System Proactively monitor order management systems to ensure that all orders have been received properly and that detailed descriptions are provided for any Overage/Shortage/Damage issues Accurately identifying units for storage or shipment Use equipment to move product and put away in proper locations (specific to Forklift drivers, Electric Palette Jacks & Clamp Operators) Be a vocal contributor on the team Work effectively with peers and manager Identify the most efficient way to complete assigned tasks and asks clarifying questions when appropriate Be trained and required to work in other departments Additional responsibilities as assigned What You'll Need Must be comfortable repeatedly lifting up to 75 lbs. unassisted and moving product 150+ lbs. unassisted or via team lift. Must be able to work on the warehouse floor 8 hours a day or more. Strong, consistent work ethic. Comfort with scanning technology. Experience in Distribution or Logistics is a plus. Experience working in High Jump is a plus. Able to read and comprehend English to ensure your safety and the safety of those working around you. Additional Cherry Picker Operator Requirements: 6 months'+ cherry picker forklift experience 6 months'+ reach truck forklift experience Comfort with scanning technology About Wayfair We are Wayfair; we deliver a best-in-class customer experience in the furniture and home space because of people like you, who are driven, determined, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. In order to maintain our high level of delivery standards and meet our customer's needs, the Wayfair Distribution team plays a key role in improving customer satisfaction and driving repeat business. We've been busy building a best-in-class logistics network that allows us to delight customers by speeding up deliveries, adding services, and reducing damage using our own physical, asset-based warehouses. We are looking for talented hard-working individuals to join our growing team - your professional home awaits you at Wayfair! Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Wayfair is fully committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. As part of this commitment, Wayfair will make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on business operations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please let us know by completing our Accomodations for Applicants form. Need Technical Assistance? 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