Forklift Operator
- Location
- Chicago (Distribution Center)
- Listed
- 2 days ago
Ready to drive results in a fast-paced warehouse environment?
Rockfon, a global leader in acoustic and fire-rated ceiling solutions, is hiring experienced Forklift Operators to join our Warehousing & Site Logistics team at our state-of-the-art Lockport distribution center. This position reports to the Distribution Center Manager, Logistics.
Join us and make a difference!
About the role
Location: 16317 W Prologis Pkwy, Lockport, IL 60441
Hourly Rate: $21.00
Shift: First
Weekly Working Hours: 07:00 am to 03:30 pm - (Monday-Friday)
Role Overview
As a Forklift Operator, you will be the backbone of our order fulfillment operation, safely and efficiently moving materials, loading trucks, and ensuring every shipment leaves our facility on time and damage-free, while maintaining the highest safety and quality standards.
What You will Do
- Operate forklifts to pick, load, and unload customer orders with precision and speed
- Verify inventory accuracy
- Maintain a safe, organized work environment following 5S principles and all company safety protocols
- Collaborate with your team to consistently meet on-time shipping, accuracy, and efficiency targets
- Support inbound receiving, inventory movement, and cycle counting activities
What You Bring
- 2-5 years of experience in highly fast-paced distribution center
- Current forklift operator certification (or ability to obtain through our training program)
- Proven experience with safe truck-loading/unloading practices and warehouse best practices
- Proficiency with warehouse management systems and RF scanning equipment
- Ability to lift and handle items up to 80 lbs safely
- Strong communication skills, basic math ability, and English fluency
- A safety-first mindset and commitment to working effectively in a team-oriented environment
What we offer
- Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- 401K Match: Up to 6%
- Life and Disability Programs: 100% company paid!
- Paid Time Off: PTO, 12 paid holidays, and paid parental leave.
- Educational Assistance & Career Growth: Invest in your future.
- Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.
- Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.
Work Environment & Conditions
Join a clean, safe, and modern facility equipped with cutting-edge technology, advanced machinery, and innovative processes. Safety, cleanliness and employee well-being are at the heart of what we do, supported by comprehensive training programs and protocols.
Who We Are
We are the world leader in stone wool solutions. Founded in 1937 in Denmark, we transform volcanic rock into safe, sustainable products that help people and communities thrive. We are a global company with 12,000 employees, located in 37 countries with 36 manufacturing facilities, all focused on one common purpose - to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living.
Sustainability is central to our business strategy. Through our partnership with One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team, we help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.
This role is part of our Rockfon business, a division of the ROCKWOOL Group. Rockfon delivers comprehensive ceiling system solutions, integrating stone wool and specialty metal ceiling panels with Chicago Metallic suspension systems, providing high-quality, sustainable offerings to our customers.
From Rockwool Group's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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