Forklift Operator - 1st & 3rd Shifts (Skokie)

Aerotek; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

HSA

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Aerotek in Skokie, IL is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to safely move materials, load/unload trucks, and stage inventories across our production facility. You will operate stand‑up forklifts, conduct daily inspections, ensure inventory accuracy, and follow GMP and safety procedures in a fully onsite role with potential contract-to-hire.

The position offers hourly pay between $19.00 and $19.50, plus benefits as applicable.

Qualifications

• Experience operating stand-up forklifts in a production or warehouse environment.
• Ability to move pallets and materials safely and efficiently.
• Commitment to safety, GMP, and food manufacturing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate stand-up forklifts safely and efficiently.
• Transport raw materials, packaging components, and finished products.
• Move pallets to packaging, crimping and storage areas.
• Load and unload trucks, containers, and trailers.
• Stage materials for production to minimize downtime.
• palletize, wrap and organize finished goods.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and report issues.
• Maintain accurate inventory movement and storage practices.
• Follow safety, GMP, and food manufacturing procedures.
• Keep warehouse and production areas clean and organized.
• Assist with general warehouse and material handling duties.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Inventory accuracy

Daily inspections

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Job description

Aerotek in Skokie, IL is seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to safely move materials, load/unload trucks, and stage inventories across our production facility. You will operate stand‑up forklifts, conduct daily inspections, ensure inventory accuracy, and follow GMP and safety procedures in a fully onsite role with potential contract-to-hire.

The position offers hourly pay between $19.00 and $19.50, plus benefits as applicable.