Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator $17/HR

First & Second shift!

Job Description

This role supports a high-volume container management and racking warehouse operation, handling containers and racks that previously housed manufactured parts. As a forklift operator, you help move, clean, repair, and ship plastic totes and large containers while maintaining accurate documentation and scanning records. The position is based at the East Moline facility, primarily focused on racks, and requires consistent attention to safety, detail, and efficient material flow during 2nd shift operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently for the majority of the shift to move containers, racks, and totes throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring that all containers and racks are handled carefully and placed in the correct locations.
• Read and interpret shipping paperwork to confirm that the correct containers and racks are prepared, loaded, and shipped.
• Work in the washing area to load, unload, sort, stage, and scan plastic totes using the washing machine and hand scanners.
• Stand for the entire shift while performing washing, sorting, staging, and scanning tasks, with regular breaks provided.
• Work in process lanes on the floor to manage inbound containers and racks, including removing manufacturer tags and processing incoming items.

Essential Skills

• At least 6 months of recent labor or forklift experience in a warehouse, production, or similar environment.
• Proficiency in operating a forklift, including driving forward and backward through tight spaces and around obstacles.
• Ability to pass a forklift driving test that includes maneuvering through cones and safely lifting and setting down pallets.
• Experience with basic production, loading, unloading, and shipping and receiving tasks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in environments handling racks, totes, or similar materials translates well to this role.
• Comfort using hand tools such as hand drills and screwdrivers for basic repairs.
• Ability to use hand scanners or similar devices for tracking and processing inventory.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, structured warehouse operation where your work directly supports smooth and efficient logistics. The environment values safety, reliability, and teamwork, offering opportunities to gain hands-on experience with material handling, scanning technology, and basic repairs. Overtime opportunities allow you to increase your earnings, while consistent processes and clear expectations help you build strong skills in forklift operation and warehouse production.

This is a Contract position based out of East Moline, IL.

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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)

This is a Contract position based out of East Moline, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in East Moline,IL.

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.