Forklift Operator

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to manage the transportation of unfinished and finished materials using a sit-down Toyota propane forklift with a clutch brake. This role involves loading and unloading trailers, utilizing an RF scanner, and operating a forklift equipped with a touch screen computer to track product locations. Operators will handle bundles of cardboard for printing, requiring the removal of plastic wrapping and paper inserts without the use of pallets.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down Toyota propane forklift with a clutch brake to transport materials.
• Load and unload trailers efficiently using an RF scanner.
• Manage bundles of cardboard for printing, including loading, staging, and unloading.
• Remove plastic wrapping and paper inserts from bundles.
• Operate machinery at a fast pace and adapt to the speed of operations.
• Load and stage bundles, and transport them to and from machinery and docks.
• Participate in wrapping and unwrapping processes as needed.
• Work off the forklift to stage materials and ensure proper flow of operations.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience operating a sit-down propane forklift.
• Proficiency in operating a clutch brake and multi-pedal system.
• Comfortable handling bundles of cardboard and products without skids or pallets.
• Experience in material handling.

• Corrugated experience is advantageous.
• Experience working in highly automated environments is a plus.

Join a medium-sized, well-organized plant with a focus on quality over speed. Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere with a supportive team, ensuring a balanced work environment.

Work Environment

The work environment is highly automated with approximately 30 workers on the plant side. The facility maintains a laid-back attitude, focusing on quality. Employees are required to wear steel-toe boots. The role offers both first and second shifts, with training provided on the first shift for two weeks. Occasional Saturday work may be required, discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Chicago,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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.