Forklift Operator

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator proficient in operating sit-down propane and electric forklifts. The role involves providing production with necessary materials, staging batch tickets by priority, and ensuring efficient stock management using the FIFO method. The candidate will also be responsible for returning all goods from the drop zone to their proper locations.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down propane and electric forklifts.
• Provide production with necessary materials for batch tickets.
• Stage batch tickets by priority.
• Return all goods from the drop zone to proper locations.
• Pick and deliver all stock to production.
• Pick and stage all materials for the batchers.
• Verify necessary materials.
• Perform daily cycle counts.
• Wrap and relabel pallets.
• Receive new stock and manage storage using the FIFO method.
• Work collaboratively with production lines.
• Fill totes and tankers, cut and weigh bags.
• Load and unload trucks, stage pallets.
• Scan products in and out with RF scanners.
• Bring products to production lines.
• Pick inventory.
• Comfortably manage both forklift operation and production/material handler tasks.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting.

• 1-2 years of Forklift Experience.
• Experience with sit-down propane and electric forklifts.
• Proficiency with RF scanners.
• High school diploma or GED.

• Experience with Reach Truck and Standup Electric Forklift is a plus.
• Ability to wear respirators.
• Comfortable with packaging, filling, bottling, wrapping, staging, palletizing, lifting boxes, labeling, hand filling, and general labor tasks.

Join a company that is incredibly profitable and plans to double sales over the next three years. Benefit from a state-of-the-art product made within the Alsip facility, with opportunities to work your way up to different operator roles, such as Press Operators, Blenders, and Filler Operators. Enjoy room for career advancement and the potential to earn more money in higher operator roles.

Work Environment

The work environment is a smaller facility focused on continuous improvement. The warehouse and production floor are clean, allowing products to flow easily throughout. You'll work alongside others around machinery or conveyors, with comprehensive training provided. Expect to work in a collaborative setting, occasionally requiring steel-toed footwear and respirators. The role involves a 1st shift schedule from 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with potential for occasional overtime and Saturdays.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Alsip,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.