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Logistics Forklift Operator and Order Picker

1/28/2026

The Logistics Forklift Operator and Order Picker will pick orders and operate industrial electric forklifts and pallet jacks to move materials in the warehouse. Responsibilities include completing inspections, verifying orders, and ensuring safe transport of materials.

Salary

19 - 22 USD

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
FIC was established in the United States in 1994 by Futaba Industrial Company, Limited of Japan. Futaba Industrial Company was established in 1945, with the Corporate Headquarters located in Okazaki, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. The Company is a manufacturer of stamped and welded products, primarily supplying the automotive industry with high quality parts at lower costs. Our facilities include one plant in Carol Stream, Illinois and a second plant is located in Bloomingdale, Illinois. The two facilities are located within a short driving distance. Our goal as a company is to be profitable and be a place where people are both proud and happy to work. As we conduct our global business activities, we strive to contribute to the development of humanity and society in a professional and ethical manner, pursue technological advances, improve operation efficiencies, listen to and meet the expectations of our customers, and remain productive and profitable. We believe in the importance of teamwork, community, and people.
About the Role

Description

FIC America Corp. is a global Tier 1 automotive components manufacturer centrally located in the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago. We are actively seeking a Logistics Forklift Operator and Order Picker. The position is a combination of order picking and forklift operation. Team member will pick orders and operate industrial electric sit-down forklifts and/or electric pallet jacks equipped to move materials in the warehouse region and load/unload truck trailers or shipping container. Time driving forklift is contingent on business needs.


Essential Job Functions

  • Complete forklift/electric pallet jack pre-shift inspection prior to operating equipment
  • Pick orders following pick line process
  • Remove materials from containers and place them into customer containers based on order
  • Complete verification forms, shipping alert orders, and daily logs
  • Stack materials and containers onto pallets to build skids for transport
  • Use controls or levers to operate forklifts and electric pallet jacks to load, unload, transport, or stack finished products
  • Set position of lifting devices under loaded pallets, skids, or containers
  • Store products and secure materials or products for transport to designated areas
  • Signal presence to workers when operating vehicles by primarily sounding horn and by other means
  • Complete and satisfactorily pass forklift operator/pallet jack operator training that is provided by the company
  • Follow standard work instructions
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Other Job Functions

  • Comply with FIC’s Safety policies and procedures
  • Comply with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 procedures and standards
  • Perform 5-S activities

Requirements

  • 3+ years forklift experience required (prefer logistics environment but not required) - sit down electric forklift and electric pallet jack
  • Must be willing to order pick, in addition to driving the forklift
  • Must be able to speak and read basic English to comply with position, Safety, Plant & PPE procedures and requirements
  • Forklift experience and capability to pass an assessment
  • Willingness to work with an ERP system and use tablet/scanner
  • Must be comfortable communicating with the drivers as needed
  • Must be willing to cross-train
  • Must comply with FIC’s attendance and punctuality policy
  • Must be able to work company’s required overtime

Pay Range $19 - $22/hour based on qualifications and experience

Additional Compensation We operate two shifts and 2nd Shift employees are given a $1/hour shift differential


Benefits Offered

  • Medical plans offered through Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Delta Dental, and VSP Vision 
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Healthcare FSA, Dependent Care FSA, and Transit FSA
  • 401(k) – Company will match 50% of the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k)
  • Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability paid by employer
  • Optional Supplemental Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (Employee Paid)
  • Vacation, Holiday, and Personal Days Paid

About FIC America Corp.

Established in 1994 by Futaba Industrial Co., Ltd., we have been in Carol Stream, IL from the beginning and added an additional facility in Bloomingdale, IL. A Japanese owned manufacturer of stamped and welded products, supplying the automotive industry with performance auto parts, related to emissions, fuel, and exhaust. 


FIC America Corp. is an equal opportunity employer. FIC America Corp. does not discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, creed, religion, age, national origin, handicap or disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship status or any other attribute or characteristic protected by law.


We are unable to provide employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Key Skills
Forklift OperationOrder PickingElectric Pallet JackSafety ComplianceLogisticsTeamworkCommunicationERP SystemBasic EnglishCross-Training
Categories
LogisticsManufacturingTransportation
Benefits
Medical PlansFlexible Spending Accounts401kLife InsuranceShort-Term DisabilityVacationHolidayPersonal Days
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