Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator

Can pay up to $26/hr depending on experience!
MUST HAVE FORKLIFT EXPERIENCE
1st shift: 6am-6pm on the rotating schedule
3rd shift: 6pm-6am on the rotating schedule
Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures, including the use of PPE as required.
• Move inventory to various locations manually and by operating mechanical equipment, including forklift, pallet jack, and handcart.
• Maintain proper documentation for materials, including batches, material changes, and material locations.
• Maintain tools and components needed to perform tasks per current Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Assist with physical inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Stage resins and components to work orders and allocate materials to appropriate production areas.
• Maintain all Blenders / Dryers to ensure they remain full and working properly.
• Complete all needed paperwork in a timely manner, including Lot changes, Job verifications, Material verification report, Two-hour checklist, etc.
• Plan so material and color changes happen in a timely manner, according to the production schedule.
• Communicate potential shortages to Warehouse Leadership and Production.
• Control and maintain scrap generated by production.
• Fill out inventory tags for restock of material after orders are complete.
• Assemble cartons and containers using appropriate hand tools.
• Assist with packaging and sealing molded and/or assembled product per company and customer specifications as needed.
• Ensure labels and products are stacked on skids per lot information and product specification.
• Ensure proper performance of equipment pertaining to resins and materials.
• Clean and maintain auxiliary material handling systems and support equipment, including grinders.
• Operate packaging equipment as required per product specifications and/or work instructions.
• Complete Packaging auxiliary equipment (TPM) Total Productive Maintenance activities as needed.
• Report any out of line conditions, damaged equipment to Supervisor or Maintenance.
• Adhere to all company policies, including Health and Safety Requirements, GMP and standard work procedures, Continuous Improvement & ISO Standards.

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $26.00/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 Buffalo Grove,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 16, 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.