3rd Shift Forklift Operator

Urgent Hiring: 3rd Shift Forklift Operator Huge $5/hr Raise After Direct Hire
Location: Franklin Park, IL (On-Site)
Starting Pay: $19.00/hour | Direct-Hire Pay: $24.00/hour (Once converted)
Shift: 3rd Shift (Overnight) | Consistent full-time hours year-round
Job Type: Full-Time, Contract-to-Hire
Stop bouncing between dead-end warehouse jobs. Get your foot in the door with a premier manufacturer that produces essential materials for major stadiums, hospitals, and schools nationwide. This position offers true job stability, zero slow-downs, and a massive pay jump upon direct hire.
Why Apply?

• Guaranteed $5/hr Pay Raise: Jump instantly from $19/hr to $24/hr upon direct-hire conversion.
• True Job Stability: Long-term, booming manufacturer with full benefits available immediately upon direct hire.
• Career Advancement: Excellent internal training programs to move up into warehouse leadership roles.

Shift Schedule Details

• Busy Season: 11:00 PM 7:00 AM
• Slow Season: 7:00 PM 3:00 AM

Key Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a propane sit-down forklift.
• Move finished goods from fast-paced production lines to warehouse storage areas.
• Load and unload inbound and outbound flatbeds and trailers.
• Use RF scanners to scan, track, stage, and organize materials for shipment.
• Keep production teams supplied with raw materials and clear away finished stock.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of continuous sit-down forklift experience.
• Environment: Prior experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency using standard RF inventory scanners.
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required for permanent direct-hire conversion.

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Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $19.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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 Franklin Park,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek\u00AE Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.


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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.