**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to utilize a stand-up forklift or Reach Truck to move corrugated products. This role involves picking products from double deep racks, using a cherry picker, loading and unloading trucks, cycle counting, and verifying inventory. You will review product loads for accuracy and ensure timely and complete delivery. Routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, or fueling, will be part of your responsibilities. Additionally, you will weigh materials or products and record weight and other production data on tags or labels, and signal workers to discharge, dump, or level materials. **Responsibilities** + Operate a stand-up forklift or Reach Truck to move corrugated products + Pick products from double deep racks + Utilize a cherry picker + Load and unload trucks + Perform cycle counting and verify inventory + Review product loads for accuracy and ensure timely and complete delivery + Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment such as cleaning, lubricating, or fueling + Weigh materials or products and record weight and other production data on tags or labels + Signal workers to discharge, dump, or level materials **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of experience with stand-up forklift operation + Experience with Reach Truck operation + Experience in picking orders + Knowledge of cycle counting, inventory, shipping, and receiving + Material handling skills + Minimum of 6 months of experience operating a stand-up reach forklift **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Verbal communication skills + Attention to detail + Team player + Problem-solving skills + Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and other techniques for effective manufacture and distribution of goods **Why Work Here?** We offer long-term opportunities in a new facility where we aim to build teams with a strong culture. There are plenty of opportunities to grow and advance into lead and supervisor roles. We provide very competitive benefits, including a 401k plan, medical, dental, and health insurance. **Work Environment** You will work in a brand new, well-lit, and very clean facility. Steel toe shoes are required. The work hours for this position are from 7 AM to 4 PM. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lockport, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.25 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 • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) **Workplace Type** This is a fully onsite position in Lockport,IL. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Feb 1, 2025. **About Aerotek:** 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. 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.