Forklift Operators

Production Technician

Warehouse & Manufacturing Operations | Full‑Time

We’re hiring a Production Technician to support warehouse and manufacturing operations in a hands‑on, team‑oriented environment. This role plays a key part in handling, packaging, and shipping seed products while safely operating forklifts and facility equipment. If you enjoy physical work, variety in your day, and a stable role tied to agricultural operations, this is a great opportunity to build long‑term skills.

This position requires flexibility, attention to detail, and comfort with physical labor, including lifting bags up to 70 lbs, as job duties rotate based on production needs and agricultural seasonality.

• Safely operate forklifts to move product into storage and prepare shipments
• Load, stack, and store products according to facility guidelines
• Inspect product appearance and quality before packaging or shipment
• Use inventory technology (iPad, RF scanners, and related systems) to track and update inventory
• Accurately count, sort, label, and identify products for customer orders and returns
• Pick, stage, and organize orders for shipment, including pallet building and load preparation
• Assist with bagging, repackaging, labeling, and processing of seed products
• Repeatedly lift and handle seed bags weighing up to 70 lbs
• Operate facility equipment including forklifts, conveyors, dock locks, hydraulic doors, battery hoists, and compressed air systems
• Perform routine safety checks on equipment and work areas
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe workspaces through strong housekeeping practices
• Support shipping and receiving operations, including unloading trucks and material handling
• Assist with inventory counts, internal audits, and quality assurance activities
• Rotate between warehouse, bagging/packaging, and repack areas based on seasonal demand
• Work collaboratively with team members and supervisors to meet production and shipping goals
• Perform other general labor tasks as needed to support facility operations

• Forklift experience preferred, with a strong focus on safe operation
• Experience in warehouse or production environments (shipping, receiving, picking, packing, inventory)
• Ability to lift and handle materials weighing up to 70 lbs throughout the shift
• Comfortable performing general labor tasks on and off the forklift
• Basic computer skills, including the use of tablets or similar devices
• Strong attention to detail for counting, labeling, and quality checks
• Ability to work safely around machinery and material handling equipment
• Flexibility to work extended hours and overtime during peak agricultural seasons
• Reliable transportation and consistent attendance

• RF scanner or inventory tracking system experience
• Packaging, bagging, and repack processing experience
• Shipping and receiving, including truck loading and unloading
• Exposure to quality assurance, audits, or inventory cycle counts
• Additional material handling equipment (pallet jacks, conveyors, etc.)

• Stable, long‑term opportunity in an essential agricultural operation
• Family‑oriented, team‑focused work environment
• Exposure to multiple warehouse and production functions
• Consistent work with seasonal variation to keep the role engaging
• Opportunity to build transferable skills in logistics, production, and equipment operation
• Supportive leadership that values reliability, flexibility, and teamwork

• Warehouse and manufacturing facility supporting bagging, packaging, warehouse, and repack operations
• Primarily indoor work with occasional outdoor tasks
• Physically active role involving lifting, standing, walking, and equipment operation
• Seasonal overtime and extended hours may be required during peak periods
• Strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and teamwork with clear procedures and PPE requirements

👉 Apply today to join a dependable team and build hands‑on experience in warehouse and production operations.

This is a Permanent position based out of Clinton, IL.

The pay range for this position is $18.50 - $18.50/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Clinton,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 18, 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.