Lead Forklift Driver
Quick answer
Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago is hiring a full-time on-site Lead Forklift Driver in Romeoville, IL, paying $21.25 USD per hour, to set production pace, train employees, and ensure safety and quality standards.
- Role
- Lead Forklift Driver
- Organization
- Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago
- Location
- Illinois Operations Ctr, 1341 Enterprise Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $21.25 USD per hour
- Category
- Other
The role
The Lead Forklift Driver serves as a lead worker by providing solutions to workflow issues, meeting customer needs and achieving established standards. This role involves setting the pace of production, training employees, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met.
What you'll do
- Sets pace of production and the movement of product
- Trains employees
- Identifies and addresses safety concerns
- Maintains inventory control
- Contributes to continuous improvement
- Ensures bale and load weights meet customer expectations
What it takes
- Forklift certification
- Experience working with machinery
- Experience baling
- Able to stand or be stationary for eight or more hours
- Able to lift 75 pounds and push and/or pull cages weighing 600 pounds
- Good hand/eye coordination
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement plan, paid time off (PTO)
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located at Illinois Operations Ctr, 1341 Enterprise Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446, USA.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is $21.25 USD per hour.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include forklift certification, experience working with machinery, and the ability to stand or be stationary for eight or more hours.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted now, and the application period ends on December 31, 2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is on-site at the specified location.
How to apply
Apply directly on Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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