• Forklift Operator

    Aerotek (Franklin Park, IL)


    Forklift Operator

    Job Description

    We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for operating various types of forklifts, including Crown Stand Up Reach and Stand Up Forklifts, within our warehouse. This role involves handling materials, shipping and receiving, and inventory management in a freezer environment.

    Responsibilities

    + Operate Crown Stand Up Reach, Stand Up Forklift, and Reach Truck.

    + Handle materials in a warehouse setting, including loading and unloading trucks.

    + Conduct inventory checks and cycle counting.

    + Utilize RF scanners for inventory management.

    + Maintain compliance with GMP standards while handling food products.

    + Work efficiently in a freezer environment, managing time spent in cold areas based on product movement.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in operating stand up forklifts and reach trucks.

    + Experience in shipping and receiving, picking, and using pallet jacks.

    + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

    + Familiarity with RF scanners and inventory management.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience in a food manufacturing environment is beneficial.

    + Ability to work at a very fast pace and adapt to constant movement.

    + Willingness to work in a freezer environment with breaks every hour.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    Join our team and enjoy the benefit of receiving new cold gear after a full week of work. There is an opportunity to join the union if you transition to a permanent position. Experience a collaborative environment in a large facility with over 400 employees.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work environment is a large facility with multiple loading docks and over 400 employees, working across two shifts. Forklift operators will primarily work in a freezer environment but are given a 10-minute break every hour to step away from the cold. Shifts available are from 8am to 5:30pm, requiring a high level of activity throughout the day

     

    Worksite Location

     

    Franklin Park, Illinois, United States

     

    Job Type & Location

     

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

     

    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 Nov 30, 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.