Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team. The role involves operating various types of forklifts, including Crown Stand Up Reach and Reach Trucks, within a fast-paced food manufacturing warehouse environment. You will be responsible for handling materials, shipping, loading and unloading trucks, as well as inventory management and cycle counting.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklifts and reach trucks in a warehouse setting.
• Handle materials efficiently, ensuring the smooth movement of inventory.
• Load and unload trucks accurately and safely.
• Conduct inventory management and cycle counting.
• Work within a freezer environment, moving products swiftly in and out of shelves.
• Use RF scanners for inventory tracking and management.

• Proficiency in operating stand-up forklifts and reach trucks.
• Experience in shipping, receiving, and material handling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to production needs.
• Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Familiarity with RF scanners and inventory management.

• Experience in a food manufacturing warehouse is beneficial.
• Ability to work in a cold/freezer environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.

Employees will receive new cold gear after a full week of work and have the opportunity to join the union if they become permanent. This role offers a chance to be part of a large team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Work Environment

The facility is expansive, with over 400 employees working across two shifts. It features multiple loading docks, and the stock inventory involves processes like sizing, splitting, cutting, frying, and freezing products. Forklift operators will spend most of their day in the freezer but will have a 10-minute break every hour to step away from the cold. Shifts run from 8 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 6, 2025.

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.

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.