Now hiring Forklift Operator / Cargo Operations Associate Location: Melrose Park, IL Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour Overnight Shift: Midnight - 8:30 AM You Bring the Grit. We'll Bring the Good Stuff. We don't need another warm body. We need a material-handling beast. The kind of person who treats a pallet jack like a dance partner and knows warehouse jobs aren't a playground. If that's your vibe, welcome home. The Lowdown You'll Need 1+ years of recent sit-down forklift experience RF scanning experience Able to communicate in English Experience with air cargo handling systems or WMS a plus Knowledge of TSA cargo security requirements a plus Must be able to do dock work on average 50% of the time Responsibilities: Receive and unload freight from airline charter shipments upon arrival Break down air cargo (ULDs, pallets, containers) and sort freight by destination or order Inspect shipments for damage and verify contents against air waybills and manifests Accurately scan, label, and stage freight for warehouse intake or outbound distribution Coordinate with air cargo handlers, drivers, and warehouse teams to ensure timely processing Prepare freight for outbound shipment, including palletizing, wrapping, and securing loads Maintain strict adherence to flight schedules and expedited processing timelines Operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and RF scanners (if certified) Follow TSA, airline, and company compliance procedures for cargo handling Maintain a clean, organized, and safety-compliant work area The Good Stuff for You Solid Weekly pay that respects your grind Good Benefits - medical, dental, disability, and life insurance Optional 401(k) to set your future up right Show up, show off, and you can move up. We Don't Just Place You. We Work With You. Just Ask Sam. "They are very hospitable and warm! They are willing to make sure that you get the best fit when it comes to work. They work with you to accomplish your goal and find employment." -Sam, Staffmark Associate Join a Team That Works for You At Staffmark, we're more than just a staffing company-we're your career partner. As part of RGF Staffing and Recruit Group, an HR powerhouse behind big names like Indeed and Glassdoor, we've got the muscle and the know-how to get you where you want to go. With more than half a century of experience and a track record of putting hundreds of thousands of people to work every year, we've got your back. Whether you're looking to level up, switch gears, or just get to work fast, we make it happen. Join us and experience the advantage of working with a trusted name in recruiting-because your success is our success.
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Material Handler