Forklift Operator FT

Starting at $25.12/hr, full-time, various shifts Monday - Friday.

About the Role

Immediate need for a Full-time Forklift Operator at our Sauget, IL service center. You will move various types of freight safely in and out of enclosed trailers up to 53’ long, operating a forklift on a roofed but non-climate-controlled dock.

Responsibilities

• Move freight safely in and out of enclosed trailers
• Operate a forklift on a non-climate-controlled dock

Requirements

• Ability to bend, lift, and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to read manifests
• Ability to read/interact with a computer display
• Forklift experience
• Dependable and able to work in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous forklift experience in a fast-paced environment
• Some LTL experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Vacation lodging at exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL; Big Bear Lake, CA; Pigeon Forge, TN; and Ocean Isle Beach, NC
• PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment

About Us

R+L Carriers is a family-owned, privately held transportation company founded in 1965. We serve the transportation and distribution industry, providing superior service through efficient administration and innovative thinking. The company values respect and honesty for both employees and customers, believing each employee contributes directly to growth and success.