**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** We are looking to add a skilled forklift operator and material handler to our team. This position utilizes a sit-down forklift and is crucial for our welding team. The forklift operator will be responsible for feeding racks to the production welders and pulling them upon completion. Once the racks have been completed, the forklift operator will take the racks to the wash bay and prep them before being sent to powder coating. **Responsibilities** + Operate a sit-down forklift to feed racks to the production welders. + Pull completed racks from welders and transport them to the wash bay. + Prepare racks for powder coating. + Handle materials as needed in the production process. **Essential Skills** + Experience operating a sit-down forklift. + Material handling experience. + General labor skills. + Attention to detail. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Strong attention to detail. **Why Work Here?** We are a small, family-owned company offering stable work with first-shift hours and some overtime opportunities. Join our team for a reliable and supportive work environment. **Work Environment** The production facility is not climate controlled, which means it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The first shift hours are from 5:00 AM to 2:30 PM, Monday through Friday, totaling a 45-hour work week. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Erie, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/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 Erie,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 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.