1st Shift Stand-Up Forklift Paying 21/hr

Aerotek • Vernon Hills, IL • 1h ago

Job Title: Warehouse Material Handler

Job Description

This role focuses on material handling and warehouse support activities, including operating stand-up order picker and reach forklifts, performing pick/pack and kitting tasks, and maintaining accurate inventory through cycle counts. You will work with handheld barcode scanners and basic PC systems to move, track, and verify products while supporting a safe, clean, and organized warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Operate materials handling equipment, including stand-up order picker and reach style forklifts, to move products safely and efficiently.

Load and unload freight from trucks and staging areas.

Handle product movement for receiving, picking, packing, and kitting using a handheld barcode scanner.

Check, count, and verify freight and inventory for accuracy.

Perform cycle counts to help maintain accurate inventory records.

Inspect forklift equipment on a daily basis and perform minor maintenance as needed.

Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area at all times.

Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse and follow all safety procedures.

Conduct daily operations in a manner that promotes safety for yourself and others.

Perform other warehouse and material handling duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

At least 6+ months of warehouse experience in pick, pack, and kitting activities.

Certification and hands-on experience operating stand-up order picker forklifts.

Certification and hands-on experience operating reach style forklifts.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Ability to perform accurate cycle counts and basic inventory checks.

Comfort using handheld barcode scanners for product movement and tracking.

Basic PC skills to support warehouse and inventory tasks.

Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all material handling activities.

Ability to learn new tasks quickly in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Previous experience in warehouse packing, picking, kitting, and material handling.

Experience with loading and unloading freight in a warehouse setting.

Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently once trained.

Strong focus on safety and adherence to warehouse procedures.

Effective communication skills to work collaboratively with warehouse team members.

If you're interested in this position, please contact Melissa at (847) 580-2812. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $21.00/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 Vernon Hills,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 2026.

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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