Forklift Operator

at Aerotek in Carol Stream, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Forklift Operator | Carol Stream

1st Shift | $19.69 per hour

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will be working in a fast-paced environment that supports a major food distribution center. Your responsibilities will include loading, unloading, picking, putting away, consolidating, stacking, and staging products and materials using a forklift. You will be expected to follow specific work instructions and best practices to safely and accurately complete daily work assignments, and support all operational processes and procedures. This includes assisting with physical inventories and cycle counts, inspecting pallets and cases for proper quantities, items brands, and lot codes, and maintaining a clean, neat, and orderly work area.

Skills

+ Stand-up forklift operation

+ Medium level physical exertion including lifting up to 50 pounds frequently

+ Ability to learn how to operate RF systems in logistics environment

+ Basic math and reading skills to complete necessary paperwork

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Carol Stream, Illinois.

Work Environment

You will be working in a climate-controlled distribution center environment, with offices and warehouse space. The total employee headcount is roughly 60.

Shifts available are 1st Shift (5:30 AM to 2:00 PM).

Steel toed shoes are required.

Please note that this is a dry storage facility for food, with items including dried/prepacked foods, goods, seasonings, bread crumbs, etc.

Benefits & Perks

+ Weekly Pay

+ Overtime Available

+ Health, Dental, Vision

+ Long Term Opportunity

If interested in joining a fast growing team with long term career potential in Carol Stream, then please apply today. An Aerotek Recruiter will reach out within 24-48 hours.

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.