at Aerotek in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Hiring Sit-down Forklift Operator/$19+/Chicago, IL, US
Job Description
Join our team as a Forklift Operator and take on the dynamic role of operating a sit-down Toyota propane forklift with a clutch brake. Your main responsibilities will include transporting unfinished and finished materials, loading and unloading trailers, and using an RF scanner. Each forklift is equipped with a touchscreen computer to help locate products. You will also be handling bundles of cardboard, loading them onto lines for printing, and staging and wrapping materials as needed. This position requires comfort with a fast-paced work environment and the ability to quickly adapt to the speed of our machinery. Training is provided to ensure your success in handling materials without skids or pallets.
Hard Skills
+ Sit down propane forklift operation – 3 years
+ Clutch brake operation
+ Material handling
Soft Skills
+ Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments
+ Comfortable with physical staging and wrapping task
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Chicago, Illinois.
Work Environment
The work environment includes a medium-sized, highly automated plant with about 30 workers focused on quality and efficiency. The atmosphere is laid back, and safety is a priority, with steel-toe boots required. This role is for the 2nd shift from 2 PM to 10 PM, with initial training on 1st shift for two weeks. Occasional Saturdays or extended hours may be required
About Aerotek:
We know that a company’s success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual’s success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek’s people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek’s 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
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.
