Hiring Stand Up Forklift Operator/2nd Shift /Can Start Asap
- Aerotek
- Franklin Park, Illinois
Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. This role involves operating various forklifts such as Crown Stand Up Reach and Reach Trucks, handling materials, and managing inventory in a fast-paced setting. The position requires working in a freezer environment as needed, with responsibilities including shipping, receiving, and cycle counting.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate Crown Stand Up Reach and Stand Up Forklifts efficiently.
+ Handle material using a Reach Truck in a freezer environment.
+ Perform shipping and receiving duties, including loading and unloading trucks.
+ Manage inventory and perform cycle counting accurately.
+ Use RF scanner to maintain inventory records.
+ Lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
+ Ensure compliance with GMP standards while handling food products.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in operating stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks.
+ Experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
+ Ability to work in a freezer environment.
+ Capability to lift 50 pounds.
+ Familiarity with RF scanners and material handling equipment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
+ Ability to adapt to constant movement and production demands.
+ Potential for union membership upon permanent employment.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a supportive team that values hard work and dedication. Benefit from new cold gear ordered after a week of work. Enjoy the opportunity for union membership and career growth in a large, established facility.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is a bustling food manufacturing facility with over 400 employees working across two shifts. The position primarily involves working in a freezer environment, with a 10-minute break every hour to ensure comfort. The facility operates multiple loading docks and engages in various food processing activities. The dress code includes appropriate cold gear provided after the first week of employment. The 2nd shift runs from 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM, with potential for overtime.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Franklin Park, Illinois.
**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 Jul 18, 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.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our dynamic team in a food manufacturing warehouse environment. This role involves operating various forklifts such as Crown Stand Up Reach and Reach Trucks, handling materials, and managing inventory in a fast-paced setting. The position requires working in a freezer environment as needed, with responsibilities including shipping, receiving, and cycle counting.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate Crown Stand Up Reach and Stand Up Forklifts efficiently.
+ Handle material using a Reach Truck in a freezer environment.
+ Perform shipping and receiving duties, including loading and unloading trucks.
+ Manage inventory and perform cycle counting accurately.
+ Use RF scanner to maintain inventory records.
+ Lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
+ Ensure compliance with GMP standards while handling food products.
**Essential Skills**
+ Proficiency in operating stand-up forklifts and pallet jacks.
+ Experience in shipping, receiving, and inventory management.
+ Ability to work in a freezer environment.
+ Capability to lift 50 pounds.
+ Familiarity with RF scanners and material handling equipment.
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
+ Ability to adapt to constant movement and production demands.
+ Potential for union membership upon permanent employment.
**Why Work Here?**
Join a supportive team that values hard work and dedication. Benefit from new cold gear ordered after a week of work. Enjoy the opportunity for union membership and career growth in a large, established facility.
**Work Environment**
The work environment is a bustling food manufacturing facility with over 400 employees working across two shifts. The position primarily involves working in a freezer environment, with a 10-minute break every hour to ensure comfort. The facility operates multiple loading docks and engages in various food processing activities. The dress code includes appropriate cold gear provided after the first week of employment. The 2nd shift runs from 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM, with potential for overtime.
**Job Type & Location**
This is a Contract position based out of Franklin Park, Illinois.
**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 Jul 18, 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.
Job ID: 484426983
Originally Posted on: 7/8/2025
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