Forklift Operator

Material Handler Job Description As a Material Handler, you will spend approximately 60-80% of your day operating a reach truck to store products in receiving. You will use paper pick sheets to determine the quantity of products to pull, with aisles separated by brand for simplicity. Some custom orders require weighing and packing of paper. You will also prepare shipments and load trucks, making this role more than just forklift operation; comfort with pick and pack duties is essential. MUST HAVE CROWN REACH TRUCK EXPERIENCE Shift: 1st Shift Pay: $19.50-$21.50 Responsibilities Operate a reach truck to store products in receiving. Use paper pick sheets for product selection. Weigh and pack custom orders. Prepare shipments for trucks. Load trucks efficiently. Perform pick and pack duties. Essential Skills 1-2 years of experience operating stand-up reach trucks. Ability to lift 50 lbs as needed. Attention to detail in operating technical forklifts. Additional Skills & Qualifications Stand-up crown reach forklift experience. Cherry picker experience. Experience with UPS and FedEx. Experience operating walk/ride pallet jack. Experience loading and unloading trucks. Why Work Here? Our company offers a growing environment with a focus on employee ease and organization. The warehouse is temperature-controlled, providing a comfortable and efficient workspace. Join a team where continuous improvements are made to enhance the employee experience. Job Type & Location This is a position based out of Wheeling, Illinois. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $21.50/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 Wheeling,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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.