Forklift Operator

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Join our team as a Warehouse Forklift Operator, where you will play a crucial role in maintaining efficient warehouse operations. You will be responsible for moving large and heavy pumps throughout the plant using a stand-up forklift, ensuring that materials are accurately staged for production and finished products are stored correctly.

Responsibilities

Operate a stand-up forklift to move large pumps around the plant.

Pull materials for the production team and stage them by the production area.

Store finished products in the correct location.

Track inventory using Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) to ensure accuracy.

Load and unload trucks, typically using a sit-down forklift.

Assist with assembly, material handling, and general housekeeping tasks.

Essential Skills

Proficiency in operating a stand-up forklift.

Experience with inventory management and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).

Familiarity with hand and power tools.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience operating a sit-down forklift.

Experience working with large, industrial products is a plus.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00 / 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 Aurora, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 7, 2025.

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 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 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.