Forklift Operator

Job Title: Material Handler $19-26/hr!!

MUST HAVE FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE

1st shift: 6am-6pm on the rotating schedule

3rd shift: 6pm-6am on the rotating schedule

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures, including the use of personal protective equipment as required.
• Respond to alarms and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain neat and orderly staging areas.
• Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and handcarts.
• Maintain proper documentation for materials, including batches, material changes, and material locations.
• Assist with physical inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Stage resins and components to work orders and allocate materials to appropriate production areas.
• Perform daily cleaning for all Blender/Dryer filters and maintain their functionality.
• Complete necessary paperwork in a timely manner, including lot changes and material verification reports.
• Plan and execute material and color changes according to the production schedule.
• Communicate potential shortages to Warehouse Leadership and Production.
• Control and maintain scrap generated by production.
• Perform line clearances outside of the clean room.
• Assemble cartons and containers using appropriate hand tools.
• Assist with packaging and sealing molded and/or assembled products per company and customer specifications.
• Ensure proper performance of equipment pertaining to resins and materials.
• Clean and maintain auxiliary material handling systems and support equipment.
• Maintain housekeeping of material loading areas and airlock.
• Participate in lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report any out-of-line conditions or damaged equipment to Supervisor or Maintenance.
• Operate packaging equipment as required per product specifications and/or work instructions.
• Complete Packaging auxiliary equipment (TPM) activities as needed.
• Follow instructions per ID sheets and visuals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Type & Location

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

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $26.00/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 Buffalo Grove,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 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.