Fork Lift Operator

at Aerotek in Woodhull, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator $19-22/HR

Job Description

The Forklift Operator plays a key role in warehouse operations by safely operating forklifts, handling materials, and supporting production activities. This position ensures accurate movement and tracking of inventory, maintains equipment in excellent condition, and contributes to a clean, safe, and efficient warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

+ Operate forklifts professionally and safely, maintaining an accident-free record while moving, lifting, stacking, and tiering products, equipment, and materials in the warehouse.

+ Perform systematic maintenance and cleaning of forklifts to ensure they remain in proper working condition and meet inspection requirements.

+ Use the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to continuously track the location of goods during material handling and ensure accurate and timely data entry.

+ Carry out manual warehouse tasks as directed by the warehouse supervisor or team lead, including sampling, inventory activities, and general cleaning.

Essential Skills

+ Ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely and effectively in a warehouse environment.

+ Ability to count inventory accurately while moving and handling materials.

+ Ability to read and interpret scales for weighing products and materials.

+ Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

+ High level of alertness and situational awareness when driving a forklift, especially in tighter confined spaces.

+ Ability to communicate clearly and work independently or as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Reliable transportation to the work site and ability to arrive as scheduled.

+ Demonstrated enthusiasm, positive attitude, honesty, and respect for colleagues and customers.

+ Experience with material handling, loading, and unloading transport vehicles.

+ Comfort using PCs, scanners, and warehouse technology to perform job tasks.

Why Work Here?

Join a leading agricultural organization that offers long-term career opportunities, exposure to large-scale warehouse and production operations, and the chance to grow your skills in a stable, well-structured environment. You will work in a culture that values safety, reliability, and respect, with opportunities to build experience in modern material handling and inventory systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Woodhull, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 – $19.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Woodhull,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 3, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.