Forklift Operator

Aerotek; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Aerotek in Mount Prospect, IL is seeking a Warehouse Material Handler/Forklift Operator for 1st and 2nd shifts. The role focuses on moving materials, supporting packaging and production, and ensuring accurate shipping and receiving.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 75 pounds, operate a sit-down forklift, handle inventory tasks, and follow safety procedures. This contract-to-hire position offers stable weekdays and opportunities to advance in warehouse operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Proficient in sit-down forklift operation in a warehouse.
• Experience with shipping and receiving and inventory handling.
• Ability to reconcile bills of lading, invoices and POs with shipments.
• Strong attention to detail and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and finished products to support packaging and production lines.
• Receive incoming equipment, supplies, raw materials, and components accurately.
• Pull components for packaging and production according to schedules.
• Transport finished products to designated storage locations.
• Organize supplies in staging areas for easy access.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage and report issues.
• Tag, sort, and store supplies to maintain orderly inventory.
• Operate a sit-down forklift safely.
• Adhere to safety regulations and maintain a clean work area.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Shipping & Receiving

Inventory handling

Bills of lading reconciliation

Detail oriented

Safety compliance

Job description

Job Title: Warehouse Material Handler/Forklift Operator - 1st and 2nd shift - $20-22/hr

Job Description

This role focuses on safely moving materials and products throughout the facility, supporting packaging and production operations, and ensuring accurate shipping and receiving processes. You will handle incoming equipment, supplies, raw materials, and components, while maintaining an organized, clean, and efficient warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Move materials and finished products throughout the building to support packaging and production lines.
• Receive incoming equipment, supplies, raw materials, and components in a timely and accurate manner.
• Pull components and materials for packaging and production lines according to schedules and work orders.
• Transport finished products and supplies from packaging and production areas to designated storage locations.
• Organize supplies in designated staging areas to ensure efficient access for packaging and production teams.
• Store finished products in proper locations, following inventory and storage guidelines.
• Inspect incoming materials for damage and report any discrepancies or issues.
• Reconcile bills of lading, invoices, and purchase orders with actual shipments to confirm accuracy, completeness, and compliance with order requirements.
• Process and log incoming components accurately in the system or designated logs.
• Tag, sort, organize, and store supplies in designated locations to maintain orderly inventory.
• Operate a sit-down forklift safely to move materials and products as needed.
• Adhere to all safety regulations and company procedures while performing daily tasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work location, including staging and storage areas.

Essential Skills

• 23 years of warehouse experience.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds safely and repeatedly as part of daily duties.
• Proficiency operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Experience with shipping and receiving processes, including handling incoming and outgoing materials.
• Basic inventory handling skills, including tagging, sorting, and storing materials.
• Ability to reconcile bills of lading, invoices, and purchase orders with actual shipments.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting incoming materials for damage or discrepancies.
• Commitment to following safety regulations and maintaining a safe work environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Preferably bilingual, with the ability to communicate effectively in more than one language.
• Experience working in a fast-paced warehouse or production support environment.
• Basic organizational skills to maintain orderly staging and storage areas.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Why Work Here?

You will join a stable operation where your contributions directly support production and customer satisfaction. The role offers consistent weekday hours, opportunities to build and refine your material handling and forklift skills, and a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork. You will work in an environment that values reliability, organization, and continuous improvement, giving you the chance to grow your experience in warehouse and logistics operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse and production support environment with both first and second shift options. First shift runs from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. One second-shift position is available with hours of either 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with training conducted on first shift from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role involves regular use of a sit-down forklift, handling and moving materials and finished products, and working around packaging and production lines. You will frequently lift up to 75 pounds and spend much of the day on your feet in a warehouse setting. The environment emphasizes safety, cleanliness, and organization, with clear procedures for staging, storage, and inventory handling.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Prospect, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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 & 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mount Prospect, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mount Prospect,IL.

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.