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Morris: Forklift Operator

Express Employment ProfessionalsMorris, ILTemporary$21.00/HourlyRate

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Agency
Express Employment Professionals
Location
Morris, IL
Job type
Temporary
Pay
$21.00/HourlyRate
Profession
Forklift Operator
Industry
Warehouse & Logistics
Posted
Oct 1, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$21.00
Weekly
$840
Yearly (full-time)
$43,680

This job pays about $21.00/hour — 8% below the median for Forklift Operator jobs in Illinois ($22.94/hour).

Estimated from the hourly rate in the listing, 40 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Forklift Operator jobs in Illinois right now

  • 3 open Forklift Operator jobs in Illinois from 2 agencies.
  • Pay in these listings: $18.00 – $32.50/hour, median $21.00/hour.
  • Typical Forklift Operator pay in Illinois: $22.94/hour ($47,715/year, BLS).
  • Highest median pay: Express Employment Professionals ($26.75/hour across 2 jobs).

All Forklift Operator jobs in Illinois →

Job description

Forklift Operators Needed - Morris, IL
Express Employment Professionals Partnered Opportunity

Multiple shifts available
$21.00-$23.00/hour

About the Position

Express Employment Professionals is partnered with a leading distribution center in Morris, IL that is actively hiring Forklift Operators for multiple shifts. This facility utilizes sit-down forklifts equipped with clamp and basaloid attachments.

Don't have basaloid experience? No problem. Most operators haven't worked with this attachment before, and the company provides training. Candidates with forklift experience and a strong safety mindset are encouraged to apply.

Open Shifts

  • 2nd Shift Full-Time
  • Weekend Part-Time
  • 3rd Shift Full-Time
  • 1st Shift Full-Time
  • 1st Shift Full-Time (4-Day Work Week)

Qualifications

  • Previous forklift experience preferred
  • Experience with sit-down forklifts is a plus
  • Ability to work safely in a warehouse environment
  • Reliable attendance and transportation required
  • Employment offer contingent upon successful completion of a background check
Benefits:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance 
  • Paid Sick Time
  • WEEKLY pay
  • Direct Deposit 
  • $100 Referral Bonus (+$50 for the person being referred)
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