Forklift Operator - Murphysboro, IL

Louisville, KY 40299

Posted: 01/11/2025 Industry: Warehousing Job Number: 1694615 Pay Rate: $18.50 / hour

Job Description


Job Posting: Warehouse Associate
Location:Murphysboro, IL
Schedule: 1st Shift (Tuesday – Saturday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM)
Pay Rate:  $18.50/hour

 

About the Role:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and efficient Warehouse Associate to join our team. The primary responsibility of this role is to pick, pack, and ship supplies and materials accurately and promptly to internal and external customers. This position also includes sorting, stocking, and transporting materials while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Transport incoming and outgoing materials to designated areas using tools such as hand dollies, forklifts, electric dollies, pallet jacks, and elevators.
  • Perform quality inspections on incoming and outgoing materials and products.
  • Sort and organize materials or items on racks, shelves, or bins according to inventory procedures.
  • Pick, pack, and ship materials and products efficiently and accurately.
  • Process shipments, including affixing shipping labels, boxing products with dry ice per packaging regulations, and handling returned merchandise.
  • Conduct physical inventory counts and replenish stock from backup locations as needed.
  • Maintain a safe and clean working environment and contribute to quality improvement efforts.
  • Complete required administrative tasks, including preparing shipping reports and correspondence.
  • Assist with production tasks as needed and perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
  • Education: High school diploma or GED required.
  • Experience: Fork truck experience preferred (certification will be provided).
  • Physical Requirements:
    • Frequently lift and move up to 25 lbs.
    • Regularly lift and move up to 60 lbs.
    • Rarely lift items over 60 lbs.
    • Comfortable working with noxious or hazardous chemicals (appropriate PPE provided).

Working Conditions:
This role involves frequent physical activity, including lifting, moving, and operating tools in a warehouse setting. Candidates may occasionally be required to wear protective clothing or equipment, such as gloves, freezer jackets, protective eyewear, and footwear.

Why Join Us?
This position offers the opportunity to develop valuable skills in a dynamic and fast-paced warehouse environment. If you are detail-oriented, adaptable, and ready to contribute to a team dedicated to operational excellence, we encourage you to apply!

How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, submit your application today. We look forward to hearing from you!

Meet Your Recruiter

Heather Kenney
Branch Manager

Core Value: Loud & Clear. 

Communication is everything!  From our associates to our clients, it is important to communicate with clear expectations and commitments. It is equally important to listen to our clients and associates in order to help build a strong rapport with them.  Clear and consistent communication translates to loyalty most of the time.  

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