Fork Lift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator $19-22/HR

Job Description

This role combines safe, professional forklift operation with general warehouse and production support. You will handle materials, maintain equipment, and support seed delivery and return activities while following strict safety, quality, and data accuracy standards in a fast-paced agricultural warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts in a professional, accident-free manner while strictly following safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Complete and document regular forklift inspections, ensuring equipment is in safe working condition at all times.
• Perform systematic maintenance and cleaning of forklifts to maintain reliability and cleanliness.
• Use warehouse management systems (WMS) and related technology, such as PCs and scanners, to track the location of goods and ensure accurate data entry during material handling.
• Push, pull, lift, stack, tier, and move products, equipment, and materials throughout the warehouse area as assigned.
• Carry out additional manual tasks at the direction of warehouse supervisors or team leads, including sampling, inventory activities, and general cleaning.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of safety hazards.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate a forklift safely and professionally, including in tighter confined spaces.
• Ability to accurately count inventory when moving and handling materials.
• Ability to read and interpret scales and other measurement devices.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a busy warehouse environment.
• Alertness and situational awareness while driving a forklift and working around equipment.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy and ability to use technology such as PCs, scanners, and warehouse management systems (WMS) to complete job tasks.
• Ability to follow safety standards, regulatory requirements, and emergency procedures.
• Reliable transportation to the work site and ability to arrive as scheduled.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm, positive attitude, honesty, and willingness to treat everyone with respect..

Work Environment

This position is based in a warehouse and production facility supporting agricultural operations. You will work 8- or 12-hour shifts depending on the season, with approximately 80% of shifts being 8 hours and 12-hour shifts primarily during the slower winter season. Typical schedules include 6:00am–6:30pm and 6:00pm–6:30am, with an 8-week rotation between day and night shifts. Shift differentials apply for hours worked between 2:00pm–10:30pm and 10:00pm–6:30am. You must be open to rotating shifts as contractors are regularly rotated. The environment involves regular forklift operation, material handling, and use of PCs, scanners, and warehouse management systems. Work is performed in a warehouse setting that requires adherence to safety protocols and cleanliness standards, with a focus on maintaining an orderly, hazard-free workspace.

This is a Contract position based out of Woodhull, IL.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Woodhull,IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 7, 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.