• Forklift Driver Day Shift

    Aerotek (Waukegan, IL)


    Job Title: Forklift Driver

    Job Description

    Join a well-established manufacturer in Waukegan, IL area as a Forklift Driver. This role is integral to our receiving department and warehouse department, primarily involving the sit-down forklift. **The shift hours are 6:00am-2:30pm Monday - Friday and starting pay is $20.00 per hour.**

    Responsibilities

    + Operate a sit-down and clamp forklift to move materials to and from machines and designated locations.

    + Load and unload trucks using a sit-down or clamp forklift and pallet jack.

    + Use an RF scanner and tablet to manage inventory and shipments.

    + Document any damaged goods received and report to the appropriate department.

    + Ensure all delivery paperwork is accurately completed and submitted to the correct department.

    Essential Skills

    + Minimum of 3 years of experience with sit-down forklift operations.

    + Proficiency in using an RF scanner.

    + Ability to comprehend and follow instructions, both verbal and written.

    + Self-motivated and able to work independently without close supervision.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Good job history and a dependable attendance record.

    + Ability to manage job-related stress effectively.

    + No high school diploma required.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Enjoy a clean work environment with comprehensive benefits including PTO after 90 days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, company-paid short and long-term disability, life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and a 401k with company match.

     

    Work Environment

     

    Employees are required to wear steel toe boots and ear plugs while on the manufacturing floor. Corrective lenses must be worn if required by the driver’s license.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Waukegan, Illinois.

     

    Pay and Benefits

     

    The pay range for this position is $40000.00 - $45000.00/yr.

     

    Health insurance

     

    401(k) matching

     

    Paid time off

     

    Vision insurance

     

    Dental insurance

     

    Life insurance

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Waukegan,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 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.