Equipment Operator

ShipBob•North Aurora, IL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the ShipBob Team, you will grow with an ownership mindset, championing continuous learning and innovation. You'll take on real problems, create tangible solutions, and drive results that move the needle for ShipBob, our merchants, and for your own professional growth. At ShipBob, leaders are accessible, feedback flows in both directions, and everyone, regardless of their seniority or role, steps up to help when needed. We hold each other to high standards because we trust each other to meet them. That combination of transparency and mutual respect is what makes the work here feel worth doing. We are results-driven and clear about what that means: our goals are specific, accountability is shared, and every team member can see how their work connects to our mission. When we hit milestones, we celebrate them together. When we fall short, we learn and move forward. We are looking for a careful forklift operator 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 responsible and have solid 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. This role reports to the Area Manager who also serves as the backup for this role. ShipBob is honored to be named a 2025 Top Workplace within the Distribution Industry.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in stand-up/reach, order/cherry/stock picker, pallet rider (walkie/EPJ), stand-up counterbalance/pacer and JOEY.
Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment.
Excellent physical condition and coordination: ability to lift up to 50lbs without restriction, stand between 8-12 hours per day (depending on shift), and perform a variety of roles that include pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing a ladder, etc.
Valid certificate to operate forklifts.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift, electric pallet jack, pacer or other machinery used for transporting or shipping goods.
Load, unload, pack, and unpack stock of product or pallets from incoming vehicles.
Transport, retrieve and/or relocate stock of product or pallets to workstations or other assigned locations within the warehouse.
Label and sort incoming and outgoing shipments.
Monitor and maintain inventory of incoming and outgoing items.
Inspect equipment before and after use to ensure it’s in good working order.
Identify damages and reporting shortages or quality deficiencies.
Clean equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste.
Carefully handle and dispose of hazardous waste materials whenever necessary.
Adhere to health and safety regulations and company policies.
Ensure products are handled, stored, and distributed in a manner that maintains their safety, quality, and legality.
Follow all standard operating procedures, report any concerns related to product condition or integrity, support traceability through accurate record-keeping, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and product safety awareness.
Perform other duties/responsibilities as necessary.