1st Shift Forklift Operator Paying 25/hr

Aerotek; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Aerotek in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Forklift Operator / Material Handler for a contract-to-hire role onsite. The position involves loading/unloading, moving inventory, staging for production, and maintaining documentation with RF scanners on a 12-hour rotating schedule.

The role requires strict adherence to GMP, safety gear, and 5S housekeeping in a fully onsite warehouse environment. Benefits and pay reflect industry standards in the Buffalo Grove area.

Qualifications

• Experience operating stand-up forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Ability to follow GMP and 5S workplace standards.
• Proficiency with RF scanners and inventory documentation.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently.
• Follow safety procedures and wear PPE at all times.
• Maintain neat warehouse and staging areas per 5S standards.
• Move inventory using stand-up and sit-down forklifts and material handling tools.
• Maintain accurate material documentation using RF scanners.

Skills

Forklift operation

RF scanning

Safety procedures

Inventory control

Tools

RF scanners

Pallet jack

Handcart

Job description

Job Title: Forklift Operator / Material Handler

Job Description

This role focuses on safely operating stand-up forklifts and other material handling equipment to load and unload trucks, move inventory throughout the facility, and support production by staging and replenishing materials. You will work a 12-hour rotating schedule on either day or night shift, using RF scanners and following Good Manufacturing Practices to maintain accurate documentation and organized warehouse and staging areas.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks efficiently and safely, primarily working on the docks.

• Follow all safety procedures at all times, including proper use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Respond to alarms, identify potential issues, and assist in troubleshooting to keep operations running smoothly.

• Maintain neat and orderly warehouse and staging areas, following 5S and housekeeping standards.

• Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment such as stand-up forklift, sit-down forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.

• Use RF scanners and other tools to maintain accurate documentation for materials, including batches, material changes, and material locations.

• Maintain tools, components, and material handling equipment in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Assist with physical inventory counts and perform cycle counts as required.

• Stage resins and components to work orders and allocate materials to the appropriate production areas.

• Perform daily cleaning for all blender and dryer filters and ensure blenders and dryers remain full and operating properly.

• Complete all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner, including lot changes, job verifications, material verification reports, and two-hour checklists.

• Restock materials properly and plan material and color changes so they occur in a timely manner according to the production schedule.

• Communicate potential material shortages to warehouse leadership and production teams and help ensure materials are issued correctly.

• Control and maintain scrap generated by production, ensuring proper handling and documentation.

• Perform line clearances outside of the clean room as required to support production changeovers.

• Fill out inventory tags for restocked material after orders are complete.

• Assemble cartons and containers using appropriate hand tools to support packaging operations.

• Assist with packaging and sealing molded and/or assembled product according to company and customer specifications when needed.

• Package, label, and stack product on skids in accordance with lot information and product specifications.

• Monitor equipment performance related to resins and materials and report any out-of-line conditions or damaged equipment to supervision or maintenance.

• Clean and maintain auxiliary material handling systems and support equipment, including grinders and related machinery.

• Maintain housekeeping in material loading areas and airlock, supporting lean and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Retrieve packing materials from the warehouse and ensure they are available for production and packaging activities.

• Follow and maintain all company policies, including Health and Safety requirements, GMP, standard work procedures, Continuous Improvement practices, and ISO standards.

• Operate packaging equipment as required, following product specifications and work instructions.

• Complete Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities for packaging auxiliary equipment as needed.

• Follow instructions provided in ID sheets and visual work instructions to ensure consistent and correct execution of tasks.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support warehouse, material handling, and production operations.

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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.