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Stand Up Forklift Operator - Naperville

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Overview

We are seeking an experienced Stand‑Up Forklift Operator to support daily operations in a high‑volume e‑commerce distribution center. In this role, you will safely move products throughout the facility using stand‑up reach trucks and clamp forklifts. Your work ensures merchandise remains in excellent condition and ready for customer fulfillment.

Shifts Available

• 1st Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 4:00 PM – 12:30 AM
• Must be available Saturdays and Sundays
• Pay: $22.20/hr

Responsibilities

• Operate stand‑up reach forklifts and clamp forklifts to move products throughout the distribution center
• Ensure all merchandise is handled safely and remains in sellable condition
• Unload inbound trucks and process received merchandise
• Stock products in designated warehouse locations
• Pick and stage orders by locating specified items and transporting them to the loading dock
• Pack smaller items into larger containers for shipment
• Load outbound trucks with merchandise for delivery to company locations
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Complete required paperwork accurately and efficiently

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of stand‑up forklift experience
• Experience with loading/unloading, inventory management, picking, packing, and general warehouse operations
• Ability to move and stock merchandise in designated warehouse areas
• Strong attention to safety and cleanliness

Work Environment

The work environment is clean, with a well-maintained break/lunch room. It is temperature controlled, requiring no PPE or steel toe boots. The dress code is casual, allowing gym shoes or closed shoes, jeans, and t-shirts, with hoodies permitted if the hood is not worn in the warehouse. Shifts include 2nd Shift from 04:00 PM to 12:30 AM and 1st Shift from 06:00 AM to 02:30 PM, with open availability required from Sunday to Saturday.

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

The pay range for this position is $22.20 - $22.20/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Naperville,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

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.