**Job Title: Forklift Operator (Turret Forklift)** **Job Description** As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for receiving, picking, and maintaining finished goods and parts. You will also be involved in cycle counting, bin consolidation, and ensuring overall cleanliness of the inventory and warehouse facility. This role requires cross-training within the department and working in other departments as necessary. The position involves maintaining warehouse equipment, adhering to company regulations, and participating in company-sponsored activities. A positive attitude, teamwork, and respect for fellow associates are essential. **Responsibilities** + Receive and check incoming parts for accuracy from vendors, update the computer system, and place parts in the appropriate warehouse location. + Pick part orders in both low and high locations using an RF scanner and load orders onto production carts. + Participate in cycle counting and bin/space consolidation programs, and maintain the general cleanliness of the inventory and warehouse facility. + Cross-train within the department and work in other departments as necessary. + Identify and correct potential errors by other departments and associates, and verify work to ensure customer expectations are met. + Adhere to the company handbook and all departmental rules and regulations, including respect for fellow employees and safety. + Maintain warehouse equipment as per schedule and report any equipment issues immediately to the supervisor or manager. + Maintain a neat and organized work area, accept responsibility for actions and work performed, and maintain a positive attitude. + Participate in company-sponsored activities, including suggestion programs and quality training. + Perform other duties as required. **Essential Skills** + 1 year of experience with sit-down or stand-up forklifts. + Experience in packing, shipping, and receiving. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with inventory management, picking, packing, material handling, and using an RF scanner. **Why Work Here?** Employees have the opportunity to become permanent within 3-6 months. Permanent employees are eligible for two production bonuses per year (April and October). The company provides on-site training and certification for promotions based on attendance and effort, not tenure. Benefits start on the first day, including health, dental, vision, and pet benefits, as well as a 6% 401K match. **Work Environment** The work environment is a large, well-lit, and temperature-controlled warehouse. The facility is known for its industry-leading efficiency and reliability, and is considered a top manufacturer of automated drives and motors. The Buffalo Grove facility is one of five in the US and is divided into manufacturing and production areas. The production building houses 150 employees, with around 100 working in production. The facility is extremely clean, organized, and highly automated. **Job Type & Location** This is a position based out of Buffalo Grove, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/hr. 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 Buffalo Grove,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 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.