Forklift Driver

Forklift driver

1st shift

$18+

Job Description

The Material Handler supports daily steel processing operations by safely moving, staging, and organizing materials using forklifts, side loaders, and overhead cranes. This role ensures materials are accurately labeled, documented, and returned to the correct storage locations to keep production running smoothly and efficiently on the second shift.

Responsibilities

• Locate and stage materials according to production requirements and work orders.

• Operate sit-down forklifts to move and transport materials safely throughout the facility.

• Use side loaders to handle long or specialized steel products as needed.

• Operate overhead cranes to lift and move all materials over 35 pounds in a safe and controlled manner.

• Accurately complete all required worksheets and work orders, ensuring clear and correct documentation.

• Label materials clearly and return them to the correct storage locations after processing or staging.

• Support picking, inventory, shipping, and receiving activities as needed to meet production and customer demands.

Essential Skills

• 3–5 years of forklift experience, with sit-down forklift operation strongly preferred.

• At least 2 years of material handling experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Proficiency operating sit-down forklifts in a busy warehouse or production setting.

• Experience with general material handling tasks such as staging, picking, and organizing inventory.

Why Work Here?

Employees join a long-established, global steel processing organization that supports a wide range of industries, including agriculture, automotive, aerospace, medical devices, and energy. The company offers strong long-term career potential, as many team members have been with the organization for over 20 years. Once hired on permanently, employees receive comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 3% 401(k) match, quarterly profit sharing, and three weeks of paid time off available from day one of permanent hire. Additional perks include employee appreciation events held regularly and Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance available from the first day of permanent employment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $19.00/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 Carol Stream,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2026.

About Aerotek

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.