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Aerotek

Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Aerotek, Elgin, Illinois, us, 60122

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Warehouse Associate / Forklift Operator – Elgin, IL

Pay:

$18-20/hr

Schedule:

1st Shift – 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM 2nd shift - 2pm - 10 pm

Type:

Full-time | Contract-to-Hire

Job Overview

Join a dynamic warehouse team where you’ll handle

material movement, packaging, and shipping

while operating forklifts safely and efficiently. This role offers growth opportunities and a great work culture.

✅ Key Responsibilities

Package products by

skid, crate, or box

for shipping and process standard paperwork

Maintain a

clean and safe work environment

by disposing and storing materials properly

Support assembly with

repackaging, kitting, and staging materials

Safely remove and dispose of wood, plastic, metal, and other packaging materials

Update storage bin info and locate materials using SAP

Perform routine inspections of material handling equipment

Operate turret truck forklifts

for order picking and

sit-down forklifts

for moving orders

Load/unload trucks, inspect parts, and stage them for receiving

Transfer scrap materials to unloading area and dispose in dumpsters

Qualifications

Experience in

Material Handling, Shipping & Receiving, Warehouse Distribution

Skills in Packaging, Inventory Control, Order Picking, Unloading, Production

Forklift operation

(sit-down and turret truck)

Previous experience with

warehouse inventory and shipping systems

✨ Benefits & Perks

Own your job

– take responsibility and grow

Career development opportunities

Great work culture

Competitive benefits

Apply Now!

If you’re ready to grow and learn, this is the place to own your career.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elgin, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/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 Elgin,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 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.