1st Shift Forklift Driver - Kankakee

Forklift Driver 1st Shift $19 - 22 Job Description As a forklift driver, you will utilize a sit-down forklift to efficiently move goods throughout the facility. Your role includes moving palletized products, assisting in packaging shipments, checking inventory, loading and unloading products, and staging products for shipment. You will also be responsible for palletizing products, assisting with loading products onto the production line, loading and unloading trucks, filling out shift paperwork, completing inspections, and maintaining production pace. Comfort working in both plant and warehouse areas is essential. Responsibilities Operate sit-down forklift to move goods within the facility. Move and manage palletized products. Assist in packaging and preparing shipments. Check inventory and ensure accurate records. Load and unload products and trucks. Stage products for shipment. Palletize products for transport. Assist with loading products onto the production line. Complete shift paperwork and inspections. Maintain production pace. Essential Skills Experience working within a foods GMP environment. Sit-down forklift experience. Additional Skills & Qualifications GMP experience.. Experience with RF scanners and order picking. Experience in a cold storage environment is a plus. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kankakee, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $22.00/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 Kankakee,IL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 2026.

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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.