Posted 02 August, 2026
Forklift | 1st Shift
Verstela
Elk Grove Village, IL, US
Full Time
Job Description
\n Ready to take your experience to the next level? We’re hiring a 1st Shift Forklift Operator for a growing food production company. This role is ideal for someone reliable, safety-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced warehouse environment.\n
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\n This company is a leader in the food industry, focused on delivering high-quality products while maintaining strong safety and production standards. The workplace is clean, organized, and team-oriented, where employees are valued and treated with respect.\n
\n\n This company is a leader in the food industry, focused on delivering high-quality products while maintaining strong safety and production standards. The workplace is clean, organized, and team-oriented, where employees are valued and treated with respect.\n
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\n\n What’s In It for Me?\n
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- Competitive pay at $20 per hour \n
- Full-time, consistent daytime schedule \n
- Opportunity for long-term employment \n
- Supportive and team-oriented environment \n
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\n\n Job Type: Temp-to-Hire, Full-Time\n
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\n\n Job Duties:\n
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- Operate a reach truck forklift to move raw materials, finished goods, and packaging supplies \n
- Palletize finished goods and prepare products for shipment \n
- Inspect products and packaging to ensure quality and safety standards \n
- Maintain a clean and organized work area \n
- Follow all food safety and workplace procedures \n
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\n\n Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\n
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\n\n Pay: $20.00 per hour\n
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\n\n Requirements:\n
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- 6+ months of forklift operator experience, including reach truck \n
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods \n
- Ability to perform repetitive movements such as bending, twisting, and reaching \n
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently \n
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\n Benefits offered by Verstela to temporary employees:\n
\n\n Benefits offered by Verstela to temporary employees:\n
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- Medical, Dental, Vision \n
- Short Term Disability \n
- Term Life and AD and D \n
- Identity Theft Protection \n
- Prescription Plan \n
- 401(K) Retirement Savings Plan \n
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\n\n Location: Elk Grove Village, IL\n
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- Not transit accessible—reliable transportation required \n
- Free parking available \n
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\n\n Interested in this 1st Shift Forklift Operator opportunity? Apply online now or call 630-787-2900 to get started!\n
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