Forklift Operator

Posted Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00 AM

Suncast Corporation
is the leading US-based designer, manufacturer, and distributor of high-quality resin products for the home and industrial markets. A privately held company headquartered in Western Chicago, Illinois, Suncast prides itself on 35 years of innovation and sustainability across a wide range of product categories with materials proudly sourced in the USA. Everything we do is supported by the strength and ingenuity of American workers and we are committed to helping families across the country make the most of their unique spaces.

We utilize state-of-the-art machinery and innovative manufacturing techniques to consistently engineer products of the highest possible quality.

Suncast Corporation located in Batavia, IL is the market leader in the manufacture of plastic injection and blow molded home and garden items, which are sold by large retailers worldwide. Due to continued expansion, Suncast is hiring 2nd and 3rd shift forklift operators.

We are looking for experienced forklift operators to move packages and material around our facilities. You will be operating a forklift with the utmost care to ensure efficiency and safety. Your job could involve driving around warehouses, storage spaces and other facilities. You must be a responsible individual with great experience in driving industrial vehicles. The goal will be to ensure that material and products will always be at the right place to achieve maximum efficiency.

• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies
• Transport raw materials to production workstations
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities

• Proven experience operating sit-down or stand-up forklifts.
• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment
• High school diploma or GED preferred
• This job includes some physical demands, including lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Forklift operators must be available to work 6-days per week, including Saturdays, during busy seasons

Job Type: Full-time

Starting Pay: $18.50/hour plus season premium pay, shift differential. Wage increase after successfully completing 90 days.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation time off
• Short term disability coverage
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Paid Bereavement

All qualified applicants will be given equal consideration regardless of race, age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, color, religion, protected veteran status or national origin.