Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator in Illiopolis, Illinois
Forklift Operator
Job Description
Join our team as a Forklift Operator and assist in the operations of our grain facility which may include tasks in packaging or warehousing areas. You will be responsible for operating a forklift to move products into storage or prepare them for shipment, ensuring proper placement and stacking according to our warehouse standards. You will also inspect the physical appearance of products for quality, use technology to track/manage inventory, and handle materials up to 70 pounds. Additionally, you will be involved in order picking, product sorting, repackaging, and performing safety inspections as directed. Other general labor tasks will also be required based on business needs.
Hard Skills
Forklift operation
Computer skills
Inventory management
Material handling
Soft Skills
Reliability
Attention to detail
Adaptability
Job Type
This is a contract position with a duration of 6 Month(s).
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Illiopolis, Illinois.
Work Environment
Work in a warehouse and manufacturing environment where steel-toed shoes and long pants are required. You will mostly work indoors, with some outdoor tasks potentially assigned. Prepare to assist in all facility operations or general facility maintenance as needed. Shift work is required, and shifts may vary based on production needs. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) like safety glasses and hard hats will be provided, but workers are expected to purchase their own steel-toed shoes, with a reimbursement up to $150.
About Aerotek:
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing® Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
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.