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Forklift Operator

Posted on: Nov 14, 2026

TRIGO Global Quality Solutions
Elgin, Illinois
Salary: $18 per hour
Onsite
Full-time

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Job Title :

Forklift Operator

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Elgin Illinois United States

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Job Description :

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Job Description

TRIGO Heavy Transportation has a current opening for a Forklift Operator within our Elgin IL team.

This is a first shift non-exempt position with an hourly pay rate of $18.00 / hr - $21.00 / hr. depending on qualifications

Overall Purpose

Ensure Quality services and provide Forklift support for all missions assigned to their site

Reports to

Direct: Site Manager/Site Supervisor Indirect: Area Manager/Director of Operation

Responsibilities

(Including, but not limited to, the following)

Client Relationship & Business Development

Transport materials and products throughout the facility to support efficient warehouse and production operations.

Operations

Perform daily forklift inspections (circle check/walk-around) at the beginning of each shift and report any safety or maintenance concerns.
Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment in accordance with company policies and safety procedures.
Verify that trucks and trailers are properly secured before loading and unloading.
Perform blind tallies using a lumberman's count on inbound and outbound shipments, when required.
Accurately receive, store, move, and stage materials within the warehouse.
Pick, pack, and prepare orders for shipment according to customer and company requirements.
Conduct inventory counts, cycle counts, and inventory reconciliations to maintain accurate inventory records.
Verify quantities, labels, and documentation for incoming and outgoing shipments. Record any quantity changes on tally sheets and re-count when variances are identified.
Band/strap products and verify material is properly prepared for shipment.
Ensure appropriate placarding and markings are present on all outgoing shipments.
Remove old placards, manage and return dunnage, and remove empty skids and containers as needed.
Maintain an organized warehouse and ensure the next load is staged and ready for shipment.
Assist with inspection activities and quality checks when required.
Comply with all applicable health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Support company Health & Safety policies and initiatives.

Organization & Management

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment following 5S principles.

Technical

Utilize company systems and portals for timekeeping, inventory transactions, and policy acknowledgments.
Operate and maintain warehouse equipment and technology as required.

Other

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  Hard SkillsValues & Attitudes

Must be able to speak and read in English language
Good communications skills
Must be able to multi-task
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must have reliable transportation
Forklift operation and material handling
Inventory counting and stock accuracy
Experience order picking, packing, and shipping
RF scanner and basic computer proficiency

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Position Details

Posted:

Nov 14, 2026

Reference Number:

4da7b1f6

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

$18 per hour

City:

Elgin

Job Origin:

ziprecruiter

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