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Posted June 09, 2026
Illinois Tool Works

Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Litchfield, Illinois, United States of America Full time
Reference: JR8437

Job Description:

Shift Time: Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm

Company Description

Alpine, an ITW company, is a leading provider of building component software, equipment, and the industry’s best service to component manufacturers.  Partnering with our customers, we help to improve their businesses and make them more productive.  We are a leader in delivering software solutions to the construction industry to increase profitability. 

ITW offers its employees a path for advancement, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to help employees care for themselves, their families, and their futures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Stores product as received form production.  
  • Assists with inventory of finished goods 
  • Conveys materials from storage or work sites to designated staging areas.
  • Operates industrial truck or reach trucks to assist in loading or moving materials and products.
  • Communicates with coworkers, management, staff, and others in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Conforms with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
  • Responds promptly when returning calls and replying to correspondence.
  • Acts, dresses, and behaves in an appropriate manner to conduct duties and reflect a positive image of the organization.
  • Provides high quality customer service to all internal and external customers.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year of sit-down industrial related forklift experience preferred
  • Experience working in production environment 
  • Ability to carry out instructions 
  • Demonstrate a willingness to cooperate in a team environment
  • Basic mathematical skills
  • Must have ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Benefits

  • Up to 120 vacation hours within first year.
  • Up to 40 hours of sick time within first year.
  • Up to 3 floating holidays within first year.
  • 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Life & Short/Long-term Disability Insurance.
  • 401k with a 6% company match!
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement & much more!

Additional Information

ITW is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes. To be considered an applicant, please apply online to a specific job posting.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the online application system process due to your disability, please click here for information on how to contact us directly.

Compensation Information:

Pay starts at $19/hr

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 


As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 


All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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