Forklift Operator

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Forklift Operator Job Description This role involves safely operating forklifts and other warehouse equipment to load and unload vehicles, move and store materials, and support daily warehouse operations. You will handle order picking, shipping and receiving activities, inventory tasks, and assist with ingredient pulling and blending platform setup in a food production environment across multiple shifts. Responsibilities Operate sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks to safely load and unload vehicles and move stock throughout the warehouse. Ensure all products are properly coded, labeled, and stored in the correct locations. Pull customer and production orders accurately and assist with warehouse stock placement. Perform regular inventory counts and cycle counts to maintain accurate stock records. Complete shipping and receiving paperwork and logs accurately and in a timely manner. Conduct monthly inventory independently, ensuring thorough and accurate reporting. Assist with ingredient pulling and setup of the blending platform as needed for production. Use RF scanners to pick, load, and track orders and inventory. Support general material handling tasks, including packaging, palletizing, loading, and unloading. Follow all safety procedures and best practices when operating forklifts and warehouse equipment. Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work area in compliance with food environment standards. Essential Skills Proficiency in operating sit-down forklifts in a warehouse environment. Experience using pallet jacks and other warehouse equipment for material handling. Ability to perform order picking, loading, unloading, and general labor tasks. Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including completing paperwork and logs. Ability to use RF scanners for inventory management and order picking. Capability to perform inventory counts, cycle counts, and monthly inventory independently. Strong multitasking skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Attention to detail to ensure accurate coding, labeling, and storage of products. Comfort working in a food environment with associated cleanliness and handling standards. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience as a material handler in a warehouse or distribution environment. Experience in packaging, palletizing, and order picking operations. CDL experience or exposure to transportation and loading processes is a plus. Familiarity with stand-up forklifts and other types of powered industrial trucks. Ability to adapt to different shifts and changing operational needs. Why Work Here? The company offers strong benefits, including a 3% contribution and covering most medical costs, supporting your overall well-being. You can earn double time for Sunday work, providing an opportunity to significantly increase your earnings. The workplace values reliability, safety, and teamwork, creating an environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded. Work Environment This position is based in a food environment, requiring adherence to cleanliness, safety, and product-handling standards. You will work in a warehouse setting using sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other material handling equipment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $27.00/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 Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.