Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description

We are looking to add a 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, pulling them upon completion, taking the completed racks to the wash bay, and prepping them before they are sent to powder coating.

ResponsibilitiesOperate a sit-down forklift to feed racks to production welders.Pull completed racks from production and transport them to the wash bay.Prepare racks for powder coating after washing.Handle materials efficiently and safely.Assist with general labor tasks as needed.Essential SkillsExperience with sit-down forklift operation.Material handling experience.Attention to detail.Additional Skills & QualificationsGeneral labor experience is a plus.Why Work Here?

Join a small family-owned company where you can enjoy stable work on the first shift with some opportunities for overtime. Benefit from a supportive work environment that values its employees.

Work Environment

The production facility is not climate controlled, so it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter. The first shift hours are 5 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.

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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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