Stand-Up High-Reach Forklift Specialist Job at Nexus Employment Solutions, Lockport, IL

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  • Nexus Employment Solutions
  • Lockport, IL

Job Description

Stand-Up High-Reach Forklift Specialist

Location: Joliet, IL

Schedule: Full-time, multiple shifts available

Compensation: $18.00–$20.00 per hour, paid weekly

A day in this role

You start your shift by performing safety checks, then jump onto a stand-up reach truck to pull orders high in the racks. You’ll navigate aisles with precision, ferrying pallets from inbound docks to storage locations, loading outbound trailers, and keeping the flow of goods moving. Between runs, you’ll assist with general warehouse tasks, maintain housekeeping standards, and partner with teammates to ensure every load is secured and every move is safe.

What you’ll handle

  • Operate stand-up equipment including Cherry Picker, Electric Pallet Jack, and Reach Truck
  • Transport products from receiving docks to designated warehouse locations
  • Load and unload trailers efficiently and accurately
  • Assist with general labor: lift, carry, and move materials (20–50 lbs throughout your shift)
  • Uphold a clean, orderly, and safe work area

What makes you successful here

  • At least 1 year of stand-up forklift experience
  • Exposure to Turret Forklifts is a plus
  • Reliability, strong attention to safety, and detail orientation

Tools of the trade

  • Forklifts (Stand-Up Reach, Cherry Picker), Electric Pallet Jack

How to apply

Apply in person, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Please bring two forms of identification.

Nexus Employment – Elwood
408 Mississippi Ave
Elwood, IL 60421

Nexus Employment – Bolingbrook
349 N. Schmidt Road
Bolingbrook, IL 60440

AI disclosure

Our hiring process may incorporate AI-assisted tools to support candidate evaluation. These tools help our team and do not replace human decision-making.

Equal Opportunity

We are proud to be an

Equal Opportunity Employer

and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Weekly pay, Full time, Local area, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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