Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator – 1st Shift (East Moline)

Job Description

This 1st shift Forklift Operator role supports the shipping and receiving department by performing a variety of material handling tasks, including operating forklifts to move, stock, and organize inventory within a warehouse environment in East Moline, IL. The position focuses on safe and efficient movement of materials, accurate inventory handling, and maintaining a clean and orderly workspace.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts safely and efficiently to move, load, and unload materials within the warehouse and shipping/receiving areas.
• Replenish pick locations from overstock locations to ensure order pickers have sufficient inventory available.
• Stock inbound inventory accurately in designated bin and storage locations.
• Assist order pullers with picking and staging large or complex orders as needed.
• Perform bin location re-stocking and stock put-away activities to maintain organized inventory storage.
• Support warehouse re-organization efforts when necessary to improve space utilization and workflow.

Essential Skills

• Previous warehouse and receiving experience.
• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience in an industrial setting.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts for loading, unloading, and material movement.
• Experience with inventory handling, picking, and production support activities.

Why Work Here?

• You join a smaller team where you are recognized as an individual and not just a number, creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.
• The role offers a healthy work/life balance with minimal overtime expectations, allowing you to maintain stability outside of work.
• There is a clear opportunity to advance into a lead role after being hired directly, providing a defined path for career growth and development.

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

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 28, 2026.

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.

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.