Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator (Huge $5/hr Raise After Direct Hire)

Quick Overview

• Location: Franklin Park area (On-site)

• Starting Pay: $19.00 / hour

• Direct-Hire Pay: $24.00 / hour (Once converted!)

• Shift: 3rd Shift (Consistent full-time hours)

• Busy Season: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Slow Season: 7:00 PM – 3:00 AM

• Job Type: Full-Time, Temp-to-Hire

Why You’ll Want This Job: Clear Path to $24/hr

Stop bouncing between dead-end warehouse jobs. Get your foot in the door with a premier manufacturer that produces materials for major stadiums, hospitals, and schools nationwide. We promote from within and offer a massive pay jump upon direct hire.

• Guaranteed $5/hr Pay Raise: Jump from $19/hr to $24/hr when hired directly.

• True Job Stability: Work for a booming, long-term manufacturer with zero slow-downs.

• Career Advancement: Excellent internal training to move up into leadership roles.

• Full Benefits Package: Available immediately upon direct hire.

What You Will Do

You will safely operate a propane sit-down forklift to keep our fast-paced production lines moving.

• Forklift Driving: Safely operate a propane sit-down forklift.

• Material Moving: Move finished goods from production lines to warehouse storage.

• Shipping/Receiving: Load and unload inbound and outbound flatbeds and trailers.

• Inventory Control: Use RF scanners to scan, track, and stage materials for shipment.

• Line Support: Keep production teams supplied with raw materials and clear away finished stock.

What We Look For

If you are reliable, show up on time, and know how to handle a sit-down truck, we want to talk to you.

• Experience: 2+ years of continuous sit-down forklift experience.

• Environment: Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing or warehouse setting.

• Tech Skills: Ability to use a standard RF inventory scanner.

• Education: High School Diploma or GED (Required for permanent conversion).

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Franklin Park, IL.

Pay and Benefits

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin Park,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 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.