• Fork Lift Operator

    Aerotek (Woodhull, IL)


    Job Title: Fork Lift Operator

    Job Description

    Join one of the world's leading agricultural companies in their mission to help farmers feed the world while protecting the planet. As a Fork Lift Operator, you will work with great people in a safe and fast-paced environment, ensuring the effective and professional handling of materials.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate the forklift professionally and accident-free, ensuring precise inspections and maintenance.

    + Systematically maintain and clean the forklift.

    + Track the location of goods during material handling using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ensure accurate data entry.

    + Perform other manual tasks as directed by the warehouse supervisor or team lead, such as sampling inventory and cleaning.

    + Maintain cleanliness and tidiness in the warehouse.

    + During seed delivery and return season, ensure proper loading and unloading of transport vehicles with quality packages to meet customer expectations.

    + Initiate and follow safety standards and emergency procedures when necessary.

    Essential Skills

    + Ability to count accurately when moving inventory.

    + Ability to read scales.

    + Ability to multitask and be detail-oriented.

    + Alertness and awareness to drive the forklift safely.

    + Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in English.

    + Ability to work in tighter confined spaces with a forklift.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + 1 year of forklift experience preferred.

    + 1 year of warehouse experience preferred.

    + Prior forklift certification is preferred.

    + Reliable transportation to the site.

    + Maintain enthusiasm, a good attitude, honesty, and a willingness to treat all with respect.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    The company offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth and development. Employees enjoy working with a team of dedicated individuals committed to safety and excellence. The rotating shift schedule provides flexibility and variety in your work life.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The position involves rotating shifts, including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with up to 10-12 hours per day. Shift possibilities include Sunday-Thursday and Saturday-Friday, with a 2-3-2 rotation depending on the season. There is a shift differential for hours worked between 2:00-10:00pm and 10:00pm-6:00am. The work environment is fast-paced, requiring the use of technology such as PCs and RF scanners to complete tasks.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract position based out of Woodhull, 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 Woodhull,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 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.