Forklift Operator FT
About the role
R+L Carriers has an immediate need for Full-time Forklift Operators at our Matteson, IL service center. As a Forklift Operator you will be tasked with moving all different types of freight safely in and out of enclosed trailers up to 53’ long. You will be operating a forklift on a roofed but non-climate-controlled dock.
Requirements
- Must be able to bend, lift and stoop without difficulty
- Ability to read manifests
- Ability to read/interact with a computer display
- Forklift experience
- Must be dependable and able to work in a fast pace environment
- Previous forklift exp in a fast-paced environment
- Some LTL experiences Preferred
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
- PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment
- Vacation lodging at exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC
Pay
Hourly rate is $25.94 per hour.
Schedule
Full-Time, Monday – Friday.
About Us
R+L Carriers is a family owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. Our business caters to the transportation and distribution industry and is designed to provide customers with superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The Company prides itself in treating our employees and customers with respect and honesty. We believe each employee contributes directly to the Company’s growth and success. There are many other transportation companies capable of picking up and delivering freight. However, we believed our customers select us because of the efforts of our employees.