Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator 1st + 2nd Shift in Elgin, Illinois
Job Title: Warehouse Worker
Job Description
Candidates will be working in one of the two distribution warehouses, operating a sit-down forklift, reach-truck, cherry picker, or clamp truck - all primarily Crown equipment. Expect to be on the equipment nearly 100 percent of the day. You will have daily and weekly metrics for picking and staging outbound orders or putting away products coming in once received. Training will be provided on how to navigate the inventory and use the scanning system. At times, you may be required to help with labeling or other extra duties.
Responsibilities
Operate sit-down forklift, reach-truck, cherry picker, or clamp truck
Pick and stage outbound orders
Put away products coming in once received
Use the scanning system for inventory management
Assist with labeling or other extra duties as needed
Essential Skills
1+ years of forklift experience
Ability to stand on feet all day
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience working in a fast-paced distribution environment
Experience working off a pick sheet
Experience working with a pick rate
Experience on other forklifts (cherry picker, reach truck, clamp, etc.)
Why Work Here?
The company has recently acquired a competitor, leading to strong business performance and projected growth with new customers. They have expanded their warehouse space and offer a culture that encourages long-term employment. Benefits include competitive salaries, health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a 401K plan, paid holidays, and sick days. Employees receive a pay bump based on performance around the time they are hired in directly. The company has implemented additional safety protocols and procedures, including daily 'huddles' before each shift and weekly safety topics.
Work Environment
The company is a recognized leader in the packaging industry with over 30 years of growth. The well-lit, spacious warehouses are located near I-90. Shifts available: Warehouse 1: 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm, M-F), 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, M-F), 3rd shift (9:30 pm - 6:00 am, M-F). Warehouse 3: 1st shift (6:00 am - 2:30 pm, M-F), 2nd shift (2:30 pm - 11:00 pm, M-F), 3rd shift (9:30 pm - 6:00 am, Sun-Thurs).
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, Illinois.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00
• 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 Elgin,IL.
Application Deadline
This position will be accepting applications until Dec 27, 2024.
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.