Aerotek
Aerotek is hiring: Forklift Operator/ Can in Carol Stream
Aerotek, Carol Stream, IL, United States
Job Title: Replenishment - Forklift Driver
Job Description
We are seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Drivers to join our team. As a Forklift Driver, you will be responsible for operating various types of forklifts to move products and pallets throughout the facility. This role involves working with RF scanners, performing inventory counts, and preparing products for shipment. We offer multiple shift options to accommodate your schedule.
Responsibilities
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees are valued. With a high conversion rate of temporary roles to full-time positions, we provide opportunities for career growth and stability. Employees enjoy yearly raises and competitive pay, ensuring we remain in the top 25-30% of the pay scale in the area. After conversion to a full-time role, you will be eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and PTO within the first 30 days. Our company culture fosters a sense of community, with many roles filled through referrals from current staff.
Work Environment
You will be working in a dynamic warehouse and office setting, alongside over 100 employees. The warehouse is divided into six major departments: ITAD, Lab (Config techs), S/R, Inventory, Picking, and Special Projects. We typically run two shifts, but during peak seasons, a third shift may be added to meet increased demand.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, Illinois.
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.
Job Description
We are seeking experienced and reliable Forklift Drivers to join our team. As a Forklift Driver, you will be responsible for operating various types of forklifts to move products and pallets throughout the facility. This role involves working with RF scanners, performing inventory counts, and preparing products for shipment. We offer multiple shift options to accommodate your schedule.
Responsibilities
- Operate sit-down and stand-up forklifts
- Move products and pallets throughout the facility
- Pick products using an RF scanner
- Perform inventory and cycle counts
- Review pick sheets and order sheets
- Verify picks with RF scanners
- Prepare products for shipment
- Move materials using various equipment
- Experience with sit-down and stand-up forklifts
- Ability to learn to operate a cherry picker
- Proficiency in using RF scanners
- Experience with loading and unloading
- Knowledge of inventory control
- Basic computer data entry skills
- Proficiency in Excel
- Ability to use iPads and smartphones
- Previous experience as a Warehouse Clerk, picker, or in a similar role
- Familiarity with using pallet jacks
We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where employees are valued. With a high conversion rate of temporary roles to full-time positions, we provide opportunities for career growth and stability. Employees enjoy yearly raises and competitive pay, ensuring we remain in the top 25-30% of the pay scale in the area. After conversion to a full-time role, you will be eligible for comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and PTO within the first 30 days. Our company culture fosters a sense of community, with many roles filled through referrals from current staff.
Work Environment
You will be working in a dynamic warehouse and office setting, alongside over 100 employees. The warehouse is divided into six major departments: ITAD, Lab (Config techs), S/R, Inventory, Picking, and Special Projects. We typically run two shifts, but during peak seasons, a third shift may be added to meet increased demand.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carol Stream, Illinois.
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.