Forklift Driver

Now hiring for a Forklift Driver
Location: Wilmington, IL
Pay Rate: $19.00 – $20.00 per hour
Schedule:

• Wednesdays (12:00 PM – 6:00 PM) + Thursday – Saturday (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM)

Your Ride:
Forklift. Your Vibe:
Warehouse Warrior.

Looking for Forklift Driver jobs in Wilmington where your equipment skills keep warehouse operations moving? This opportunity lets you safely transport materials, support inventory movement, and help maintain efficient warehouse and distribution operations.

This opportunity is based on a Forklift Driver career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to read work orders, shipping documents, and warehouse instructions accurately.

• Minimum 6 months of warehouse, order picking, material handling, or forklift experience.
• Experience operating warehouse equipment such as electric pallet jacks, sit-down forklifts, stand-up forklifts, or clamp trucks preferred.
• Ability to work overtime and flexible schedules as needed.

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on inventory accuracy and order fulfillment.
• Experience using RF scanners and warehouse management systems.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a commitment to workplace safety and productivity.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform repetitive tasks throughout the shift.
• Comfortable working in a warehouse environment and operating powered industrial equipment.

• Operate electric pallet jacks, clamp trucks, sit-down forklifts, and stand-up forklifts to move, stage, locate, and stack products safely.
• Pick customer orders accurately using RF scanners and warehouse technology.
• Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions to determine materials needed for fulfillment.
• Pull, verify, and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the correct quantity and product type are loaded.
• Sort, organize, and stock materials on racks, shelves, and storage locations according to product codes, size, style, or other designated criteria.
• Maintain inventory accuracy, support shipping and receiving operations, and follow all safety procedures.

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Warehouse Environment with opportunities for advancement and continued equipment training.

Friendly. Attentive. Solid Team “The supervisors are such great people — very friendly and attentive.”
-Jesus, Staffmark Associate

As a Forklift Driver you will safely operate forklifts to load, unload, transport, stack, and organize materials throughout warehouse and manufacturing operations. You will inspect equipment before use, replenish inventory locations, support shipping and receiving activities, verify product movement, maintain inventory accuracy, and help ensure safe, efficient material handling throughout the facility.

A Forklift Driver safely operates powered industrial equipment to transport materials throughout warehouse, manufacturing, and distribution facilities. This role combines equipment operation, warehouse awareness, and attention to detail to support efficient inventory movement and daily operations.

Successful Forklift Driver professionals understand safe forklift operation, inventory handling, warehouse organization, and material movement while maintaining productivity and workplace safety. Reliability and situational awareness are essential characteristics for long-term success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy equipment operation, logistics, and active warehouse environments.