Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator experienced with Crown Stand Up Reach, Stand Up Forklifts, and Reach Trucks. This role involves working in a warehouse environment, including a freezer area, to handle materials, manage inventory, and load and unload trucks.

ResponsibilitiesOperate Crown Stand Up Reach, Stand Up Forklifts, and Reach Trucks.Handle materials within a freezer environment, ensuring product is moved in and out of shelves efficiently.Load and unload trucks.Manage inventory and perform cycle counting.Utilize RF scanners for inventory management.Pick and pack orders using pallet jacks.Essential SkillsExperience operating stand-up forklifts.Proficiency in shipping and receiving processes.Ability to handle materials and pick orders.Experience with RF scanners.Capability to lift up to 50 pounds.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in a freezer environment.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Experience in a food manufacturing setting.Why Work Here?

Employees will receive new cold gear after completing a full week of work. There is an opportunity to join the union if the position becomes permanent.

Work Environment

The facility is large with over 400 employees working across two different shifts. The operation includes multiple loading docks and involves various processes like sizing, chopping, splitting, cutting, frying, and instantly freezing chicken for customers. Forklift drivers will spend most of their day in the freezer but will receive a 10-minute break every hour away from the freezer.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Franklin Park, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00

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 & vision\n
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n
• Short and long-term disability\n
• Health Spending Account (HSA)\n
• Transportation benefits\n
• Employee Assistance Program\n
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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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.

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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.

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