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48forty Solutions

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19/hr

Hourly Pay: $19.00/hr. Shift(s): Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Chicago, IL 60624 What ... Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height * Maintain a safe ...

48forty Solutions

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Lockport, IL · On-site

$21/hr

Hourly Pay: $21.00/hr. Shift(s): Monday- Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Lockport, IL 60441 What ... Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height * Maintain a safe ...

48forty Solutions

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19/hr

Hourly Pay: $19.00/hr. Shift(s): Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM Location: Chicago, IL 60624 What ... Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height * Maintain a safe ...

48forty Solutions

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Lockport, IL · On-site

$21/hr

Hourly Pay: $21.00/hr. Shift(s): Monday- Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Lockport, IL 60441 What ... Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height * Maintain a safe ...

NFI Industries

Forklift Operator I

Elwood, IL · On-site

$22/hr

Stacks and stores merchandise in designated areas using forklift, clamp, or push-pull equipment ... base hourly rate for this position is $22/HOUR. NFI takes into consideration applicants ...

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Medline

Warehouse Operator

Grayslake, IL

$20.25 - $29.25/hr

... stacking product. Responsibilities: * Catalogues, records, and organizes materials received at the ... The anticipated salary range for this position: $20.25 - $29.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary ...

Medline

Warehouse Operator

Grayslake, IL · On-site

$20.25 - $29.25/hr

... stacking product. Responsibilities: * Catalogues, records, and organizes materials received at the ... The anticipated salary range for this position: $20.25 - $29.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary ...

KIK Consumer Products, Inc.

Forklift Operator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20.60/hr

This position has an hourly rate of $20.60. What You'll Do * Safely operate forklifts and other ... Re-stack, wrap, or secure pallets as needed to maintain safe, stable loads and prevent product ...

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KIK Consumer Product

Forklift Operator

Chicago, IL

$20.60/hr

This position has an hourly rate of $20.60. What You'll Do * Safely operate forklifts and other ... Re-stack, wrap, or secure pallets as needed to maintain safe, stable loads and prevent product ...

New

Medline

Warehouse Operator

Grayslake, IL

$20.25 - $29.25/hr

... stacking product. Responsibilities: * Catalogues, records, and organizes materials received at the ... The anticipated salary range for this position: $20.25 - $29.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary ...

Medline

Warehouse Operator

Mundelein, IL · On-site

$20.25 - $29.25/hr

... stacking product. Responsibilities: * Catalogues, records, and organizes materials received at the ... The anticipated salary range for this position: $20.25 - $29.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary ...

Medline

Warehouse Operator

Grayslake, IL · On-site

$20.25 - $29.25/hr

... stacking product. Responsibilities: * Catalogues, records, and organizes materials received at the ... The anticipated salary range for this position: $20.25 - $29.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary ...

Medline

Warehouse Operator

Grayslake, IL · On-site

$20.25 - $29.25/hr

... stacking product. Responsibilities: * Catalogues, records, and organizes materials received at the ... The anticipated salary range for this position: $20.25 - $29.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary ...

Medline

Warehouse Operator

Mundelein, IL · On-site

$20.25 - $29.25/hr

... stacking product. Responsibilities: * Catalogues, records, and organizes materials received at the ... The anticipated salary range for this position: $20.25 - $29.25 Hourly The actual salary will vary ...

KIK Consumer Products

Forklift Operator

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20.60/hr

This position has an hourly rate of $20.60. What You'll Do * Safely operate forklifts and other ... Re-stack, wrap, or secure pallets as needed to maintain safe, stable loads and prevent product ...

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How much do hourly stacker operator jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly stacker operator in Chicago, IL is $20.35, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.56 and $22.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Stacker Operator vs Forklift Operator?

AspectHourly Stacker OperatorForklift Operator
Required CertificationsTypically OSHA-certified, equipment-specific trainingOSHA certification often required, plus forklift license
Work EnvironmentWarehouse, distribution centers, manufacturing plantsWarehouses, loading docks, construction sites
Job DutiesStacking, organizing, and moving pallets with stacking equipmentOperating forklifts to load/unload and transport materials

Both roles involve operating equipment in warehouse settings, requiring safety certifications. While Hourly Stacker Operators focus on stacking and organizing pallets, Forklift Operators handle a broader range of material handling tasks using forklifts. Understanding these differences helps employers and job seekers find the right fit based on skills and work environment.

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Infographic showing various Hourly Stacker Operator job openings in Chicago, IL as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 77% Full Time, 8% Temporary, 12% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,321 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

FORKLIFT OPERATOR

48forty Solutions

Chicago, IL • On-site

$19/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

48forty Solutions rating

6.5

Company rating: 6.5 out of 10

Based on 39 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

470th of 536 rated manufacturers

Job description

Overview
As a Forklift Operator, you'll get to load and unload trailer with wooden pallets and move pallets inside our plants to keep manufacturing production moving efficiently! We're looking for a motivated individual who will keep things moving at a safe and efficient pace!
Hourly Pay:
$19.00/hr.
Shift(s):
Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Location:
Chicago, IL 60624
What You'll Do
  • Unload deliveries of pallets and/or wood to the proper location inside the plant
  • Move freshly cut and recycled wood to the appropriate worktable area
  • Stack finished products into trailers or to storage areas up to a safe height
  • Maintain a safe working environment by lifting, stacking, and transporting materials with all other plant personnel in mind
What You'll Need
  • 1-3 years of forklift experience
  • Previous experience in a warehouse, logistics, lumber, carpentry, lumber, welding, roofing, and/or construction is strongly preferred
  • Willingness to work in a labor intensive environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Willing to work overtime as needed
What We Offer
  • Competitive Pay, Holiday Pay, and Daily Pay - Access to your earned wages before payday!
  • Referral Bonuses
  • Long-Term Career Advancement
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance for Eligible Full Time Employees
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Great Team Environment
What It's Like
48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America! We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. We are truly Pallet Management Made Simple, our workforce is the heart and soul of our business, and we're looking for our next Forklift Operator to join our team!
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  • Ability to work in extreme conditions to include, but not limited to, elements, heat, cold, and air particulate
  • Repetitively lift up to 50-75 pounds and adjust body position to bend, stoop, walk, turn, pivot, and sit in a forklift for entire shifts of varying lengths in time
  • The noise level in the work environment is dependent on location
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is required (eye protection, ear protection is mandatory at several locations, safety shoes)
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision, distance vision and color vision

48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
Pay Range
Starting from USD $19.00/Hr.

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About 48forty Solutions

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Industry

Plastics packaging film and sheet (including laminated) manufacturing

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Houston, TX, US

Year founded

1992

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