Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to operate a sit-down Toyota propane forklift with a clutch brake. The role involves transporting unfinished and finished materials, loading and unloading trailers, and using an RF scanner. Each forklift is equipped with a touch screen computer to access product locations. Operators will load bundles of cardboard onto lines for printing, remove plastic wrapping and paper inserts, and stage and transport bundles to and from machinery and docks. This is a fast-paced role requiring acclimation to speed and the ability to handle bundles without pallets.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down Toyota propane forklift with a clutch brake

• Transport unfinished and finished materials

• Load and unload trailers

• Use RF scanner to track products

• Access product locations using touch screen computer on forklift

• Load bundles of cardboard onto lines for printing

• Remove plastic wrapping and paper inserts from bundles

• Stage and transport bundles to and from machinery and docks

• Prepare bundles by wrapping and unwrapping as needed

• Acclimate to fast-paced machinery

Essential Skills

• Sit-down propane forklift experience - 3 years

• Clutch brake experience operating a forklift

• Comfortable moving bundles of cardboard and products without skids or pallets

• Material handling experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Corrugated experience

• Experience working in highly automated environments

Why Work Here?

Our company offers a laid-back atmosphere within a medium-sized, organized, and highly automated plant. While the work is fast-paced, the focus is on quality rather than speed. You will be part of a small team of around 30 workers, providing a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Work Environment

The plant is medium-sized and highly automated, with a focus on quality. The work environment is laid-back but fast-paced. Candidates are required to wear steel toe boots. The role is for the 2nd shift from 2 PM to 10 PM, with training on the 1st shift for two weeks. Occasional Saturday work may be required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00

• 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,Illinois 60638.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 21, 2024.

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.