Forklift Operator

Aerotek • Franklin Park, IL • 1d ago

Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team in a dynamic warehouse setting. This role involves operating various @types of forklifts, primarily focusing on Crown Stand Up Reach and Stand Up Forklifts, to manage inventory and facilitate shipping and receiving processes.

Responsibilities

Operate Crown Stand Up Reach and Stand Up Forklifts effectively.

Handle materials and manage inventory within a food manufacturing warehouse.

Load and unload trucks efficiently.

Conduct cycle counting and inventory management using RF scanners.

Work in a fast-paced environment, moving with production demands.

Spend significant time in a freezer environment, with breaks every hour.

Essential Skills

Experience operating stand up forklifts.

Proficiency in shipping and receiving processes.

Ability to handle materials and inventory efficiently.

Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience in a freezer environment is beneficial.

Familiarity with RF scanners and cycle counting.

Adaptability to fast-paced work conditions.

Why Work Here?

Join a supportive team where you'll receive new cold gear after a full week of work. There is also an opportunity to join the union if the position becomes permanent, providing long-term career growth and stability.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large facility with over 400 employees working across two shifts. It includes multiple loading docks where inventory is processed and prepared for freezing. Forklift operators will primarily work in the freezer area but will have a 10-minute break every hour to ensure comfort. The work hours are from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry - from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies' construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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