Immediate Hiring For Forklift Operator 1st Shift (East Moline)

Job Title: Forklift Operator – 1st Shift (East Moline)

Job Description

This 1st shift Forklift Operator role supports the shipping and receiving department in a warehouse setting in East Moline, IL. You will handle a variety of material handling tasks, including operating a sit-down forklift to move, stock, and organize inventory, while maintaining a safe and clean work environment and supporting overall warehouse efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down forklift safely to load, unload, move, and stage materials within the warehouse and shipping/receiving areas.
• Replenish pick locations from overstock locations to ensure adequate product availability for order fulfillment.
• Stock inbound inventory accurately and efficiently in designated bin locations.
• Assist order pullers with picking and moving large or heavy orders as needed.
• Perform bin location restocking and stock put-away according to warehouse procedures.
• Support warehouse reorganization efforts when necessary to improve space utilization and workflow.
• Pull coil orders as required, ensuring correct product selection and handling.
• Follow all established safety procedures at all times to maintain a safe working environment.
• Maintain a safe and clean work area, including proper housekeeping in aisles, docks, and storage areas.
• Maintain accurate product movement forms and documentation for inventory and shipping activities.
• Handle multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced, changing warehouse environment.
• Assist with general labor and production-related tasks as needed to support team goals.

Essential Skills

• Previous warehouse and receiving experience.
• At least 1 year of forklift experience in an industrial setting.
• Proficiency operating a sit-down forklift for loading, unloading, and material movement.
• Experience with material handling in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to use RF scanners for inventory and order processing.
• Capability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing environment while handling multiple priorities.
• Basic inventory handling skills, including picking and stocking.
• Ability to perform general labor and production support tasks as required.
• Commitment to following all safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area.

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Work Environment

You will work on 1st shift in a warehouse-based shipping and receiving environment with a smaller team. The facility is non-climate controlled, so it can be hot during the summer and cold during the winter months. Noise levels vary from quiet to moderate and can be loud at times depending on department activities and the use of tools or equipment. The role involves regular forklift operation, material handling, and general warehouse duties in an industrial setting, with an expectation to follow all safety procedures and maintain a clean, orderly work area.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 East Moline,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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.