1st Shift Warehouse Forklift Operator - Loves Park, IL - WOW Logistics : Job Details

Joining the WOW Logistics team means becoming part of a culture that inspires employees to reach their full potential and rewards exceptional performance based on merit. These are among the values contained in the Little Orange Book, the foundation of our culture. As we enter an exciting phase of growth, new and existing employees have a tremendous opportunity to grow alongside the company as it scales.

Shift(s): Monday Friday 5:00am to 1:30pm

Pay: $20/hour starting wage and earn an additional $1/hour after 90 days of employment! Plus, performance incentive programs let you take control of your earning potential!

How Your Role Fits In As a Warehouse Worker at our Loves Park Distribution Center, you are more than just an equipment operator you're an MVP of our team! If you're new to operating forklifts or other material handling equipment, don't worry, if you have an exceptional work ethic and attitude we're willing to train you! Our extensive, paid 2-week training program, paired with ongoing mentorship, will provide you with the skills and confidence needed to succeed. You'll have dedicated support to help you apply your training to daily operations, setting you up for long-term success. WOW Logistics is a drug Free Workplace, and the Warehouse Worker position is considered a safety-sensitive position.

What You'll Do

• Order Fulfillment: Pick and verify orders, build pallets, and ensure shipments are accurate using various types of Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
• Safety First: Operate MHE such as forklifts and other material handling equipment safely, adhering to all safety requirements and policies
• Team Collaboration: Work independently or alongside others to meet high-demand workloads with precision and efficiency
• Inventory Management: Receive, store, and ship products while maintaining accurate inventory records utilizing RF scanning equipment

What It Takes To Succeed

• Positive Attitude & Work Ethic: Arrive to every shift ready to work hard and contribute to the team
• Environment Capability: Ability to work multiple hours in our 38-degree cooler warehouse environment
• Dependability: Be a reliable team player with a focus on safety and efficiency

• Physical Capability: Ability to lift 50-60 pounds safely and work in a fast-paced warehouse environment
• Experience: At least 6 months of previous reach truck or sit-down experience is strongly preferred, but not required

Our Commitment to You At WOW Logistics, fostering a supportive work environment is an integral part of our shared pursuit of excellence. We demonstrate our commitment through an array of benefits, including incentive pay based on role, tuition reimbursement, employee recognition programs, health insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation, and more. Learn about our competitive benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Employer WOW Logistics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.