Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
Join a dynamic team at a state-of-the-art, brand-new greenfield facility in the corrugated packaging industry. We are seeking a highly motivated Forklift Operator who can thrive in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. You will play a key role in maintaining a focus on safety, quality, integrity, teamwork, customer satisfaction, ownership, and productivity.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move products from production lines to trailers.
+ Load trailers according to customer requirements to ensure damage-free transport.
+ Pass a Forklift Test to qualify for equipment operation.
+ Understand and utilize the Loading Summary manifest sheet for product distribution.
+ Use an RF Scanning system to identify products.
+ Palletize products for shipment, ensuring adherence to customer pallet requirements.
+ Load products to ensure damage-free shipping using necessary stabilization methods.
+ Meet quality assurance standards when handling products.
+ Handle various unit configurations without damaging products.
+ Report high-risk products to the Team Lead or Warehouse Manager.
+ Report load issues to Team Leads or Warehouse Manager for resolution.
+ Complete required paperwork for pallet check-off.
+ Conduct forklift inspections prior to operation.
+ Pull orders for warehouse releases.
+ Load and unload products from trailers.
+ Participate in inventory control processes.
+ Tag out defective equipment.
**Essential Skills**
+ 2 years of experience operating forklifts (both sit-down and stand-up).
+ 2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
+ Ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler and use basic shop math.
+ Ability to learn and follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as part of a team.
+ High attention to detail and dexterity in controlling equipment and preventing material and equipment damage.
**Why Work Here?**
Work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology and machinery. Enjoy competitive wages and the opportunity for upward growth as one of the first employees at this site. Benefit from a full suite of health, dental, and vision insurance that starts after 30 days. Enjoy company-sponsored events and lunches, a planned internal cafe with fresh snacks and beverages, and the potential for conversion to full-time employment.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Elgin,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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**
Join a dynamic team at a state-of-the-art, brand-new greenfield facility in the corrugated packaging industry. We are seeking a highly motivated Forklift Operator who can thrive in a flexible, fast-paced production environment. You will play a key role in maintaining a focus on safety, quality, integrity, teamwork, customer satisfaction, ownership, and productivity.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts to move products from production lines to trailers.
+ Load trailers according to customer requirements to ensure damage-free transport.
+ Pass a Forklift Test to qualify for equipment operation.
+ Understand and utilize the Loading Summary manifest sheet for product distribution.
+ Use an RF Scanning system to identify products.
+ Palletize products for shipment, ensuring adherence to customer pallet requirements.
+ Load products to ensure damage-free shipping using necessary stabilization methods.
+ Meet quality assurance standards when handling products.
+ Handle various unit configurations without damaging products.
+ Report high-risk products to the Team Lead or Warehouse Manager.
+ Report load issues to Team Leads or Warehouse Manager for resolution.
+ Complete required paperwork for pallet check-off.
+ Conduct forklift inspections prior to operation.
+ Pull orders for warehouse releases.
+ Load and unload products from trailers.
+ Participate in inventory control processes.
+ Tag out defective equipment.
**Essential Skills**
+ 2 years of experience operating forklifts (both sit-down and stand-up).
+ 2 years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
+ Ability to accurately read a measuring tape and ruler and use basic shop math.
+ Ability to learn and follow instructions, ask questions, and work effectively as part of a team.
+ High attention to detail and dexterity in controlling equipment and preventing material and equipment damage.
**Why Work Here?**
Work in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge technology and machinery. Enjoy competitive wages and the opportunity for upward growth as one of the first employees at this site. Benefit from a full suite of health, dental, and vision insurance that starts after 30 days. Enjoy company-sponsored events and lunches, a planned internal cafe with fresh snacks and beverages, and the potential for conversion to full-time employment.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $23.00/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 Elgin,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 8, 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: 486947089
Originally Posted on: 7/26/2025
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