Stand Up Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Stand Up Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role operates stand-up forklifts to accurately pick, receive, store, and ship products in a cold storage manufacturing environment. You will support key quality, safety, food safety, and environmental systems while working efficiently in freezer and warehouse areas and ensuring all materials move safely and correctly through the facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate a stand up forklift (Crown preferred) to pick customer and production orders accurately and safely.
• Receive incoming product and materials accurately, verifying quantities and condition according to established procedures.
• Ensure all products and materials are properly stored, stacked, and organized in designated warehouse and freezer locations.
• Load outbound trailers safely and efficiently, securing product to prevent damage during transport.
• Unload inbound trucks and move materials to appropriate storage or staging areas.
• Conduct and assist with inventory cycle counts to maintain accurate stock levels and records.
• Follow and support the implementation of the Quality Management System, Food Safety Management System, Safety Management System, and Environmental Management System within the facility.
• Report equipment issues, safety concerns, and process deviations promptly to supervisors or managers.
• Operate effectively and consistently in extremely cold environments, including freezer storage areas.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all facility policies related to cleanliness, safety, and product handling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area, including proper handling of pallets, wrapping, and storage materials.

Essential Skills

• 1 to 2 years of stand up forklift experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment (Crown forklifts preferred) and loading/unloading activities.
• Proven experience with loading, unloading, and stacking pallets and materials safely.
• Hands-on cycle counting experience in a warehouse or inventory environment.
• Ability to work effectively in extremely cold environments, including cold storage and freezer areas.
• High school education or completion of a technical school program.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in a regulated environment.
• Strong attention to detail when receiving, storing, and shipping products.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in freezer or cold storage environments.
• SAP or similar system experience for documentation and inventory transactions.
• Food safety experience in a manufacturing or warehouse setting.
• Comfort working with formal quality, safety, food safety, and environmental management systems.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a highly regulated, safety-focused operation that invests in proper equipment and protective gear so you can perform at your best. The facility emphasizes strong quality, food safety, and environmental standards, giving you the chance to build valuable, transferable skills in a professional warehouse and manufacturing setting. You will work with heated forklifts and provided cold-weather gear, supporting your comfort while you develop your experience in inventory control, cold storage logistics, and modern warehouse systems.

Work Environment

This position operates in a cold storage and freezer storage environment for part of the shift, requiring consistent comfort with low temperatures. The forklifts used are heated to improve operator comfort. The facility follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and formal quality, food safety, safety, and environmental management systems. Team members must wear steel toe shoes and comply with all safety and GMP requirements. Winter hats, gloves, and coats are provided, and employees may also bring their own cold-weather gear as needed. Work is performed in a manufacturing warehouse setting with regular loading and unloading of trailers, movement between ambient and freezer areas, and use of stand up Crown forklifts and related material handling equipment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $22.00/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 CHICAGO,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.