1st Shift Forklift Operator Paying 21-22/hr

Aerotek; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek in Buffalo Grove, IL is hiring a Forklift Operator / Material Handler to support warehouse and production operations in a fast-paced environment. You will operate stand-up/sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks, load/unload materials, and use RF scanners to track inventory.

This contract-to-hire role offers day and night shift options and opportunities for training and career growth. Ideal candidates have forklift experience, safety focus, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience preferred.
• Warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution experience.
• Strong attention to safety and detail.
• Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts.
• Team player with reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up/sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the facility.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and maintain accuracy.
• Support production with material replenishment and staging.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jacks

Job description

Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Keep Production Moving and Build Your Career!

Join a growing team where safety, teamwork, and hard work are valued. We're looking for reliable forklift operators and material handlers to support warehouse and production operations in a fast-paced environment.

What You'll Do

• Operate stand-up/sit-down forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Load, unload, and move materials throughout the facility.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory and maintain accuracy.
• Support production with material replenishment and staging.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work area.

What We're Looking For

Forklift experience preferred

Warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution experience

Strong attention to safety and detail

Ability to work 12-hour rotating shifts

Team player with reliable attendance

Schedule

Day shift: 6am-6pm rotate, FLEXIBLE $19-$23 Night shift: 6pm-6am rotate FLEXIBLE $21-$25

Why Join Us?

Competitive pay

Stable, long-term opportunity

Training and career growth

Safety-focused culture

Day and Night Shift options available

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $26.00/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 & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo Grove, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 9, 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.