Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator FT

R+L Carriers has an immediate need for full‑time Forklift Operators at our Wheeling, 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.

Starting at $26.23 hr. Full‑time, Monday - Friday, 6pm-2:30am.

PTO available after the first 90 calendar days of employment. Excellent benefits package includes medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) with company matching, paid vacation & holidays, and vacation lodging at exclusive employee resorts in Daytona Beach, FL, Big Bear Lake, CA, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

• 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 experience in a fast‑paced environment
• Some LTL experience

No preferred qualifications listed.

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.

R+L Carriers and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability or any other status protected by federal or state law. R+L Carriers will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if requested.