Franklin Park, Illinois, USA
12 hours ago
Forklift Operator
Stand-Up Forklift Operator - Franklin Park, IL

2nd shift

$19/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator with experience in Crown Stand Up Reach and Stand Up Forklift operations. The role involves working in a freezer environment within a food manufacturing warehouse, handling materials, shipping, receiving, loading, and unloading trucks, and managing inventory and cycle counting. YOU WILL BE WORKING IN A FREEZER ENVIRONMENT - YOU MUST BE COMFORTABLE WORKING IN THIS ENVIRONMENT.

ResponsibilitiesOperate Crown Stand Up Reach and Stand Up Forklifts.Handle materials in a freezer environment.Load and unload trucks.Manage shipping and receiving processes.Perform inventory management and cycle counting.Use RF scanners for inventory tracking.Work in a very fast-paced environment and keep up with production demands.Continuously move around and ensure efficient handling of products.Essential SkillsExperience with stand up forklift operations.Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.Ability to operate pallet jacks and RF scanners.Proficiency in material handling and picking.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.Inventory management skills.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience working in a freezer environment.Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.Food manufacturing experience is a plus.

Work Environment

The facility is large with over 400 employees working across two shifts. The operation includes multiple loading docks and involves processes such as sizing, chopping, splitting, cutting, frying, and instantly freezing chicken for customers. Forklift drivers will spend most of the day in the freezer but will receive a 10-minute break every hour away from the freezer. Available shifts include 1st shift from 7 AM to 3:30 PM with possible overtime, and 2nd shift from 4:30 PM to 1:30 AM with flexible start times.

APPLY NOW!!!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 Jan 23, 2025.

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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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