Fork Lift Operator
Aerotek
**Job Title: Forklift Operator – $19-$23/HR**
Join a leading agricultural company as a Forklift Operator, where you’ll play a key role in warehouse operations that support global food production. This position offers flexible shift options and the opportunity to work in a dynamic, safety-first environment with a team committed to innovation and sustainability.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Operate forklifts safely and efficiently, completing all required inspections before use.
+ Maintain and clean the forklift regularly to ensure peak performance.
+ Assist with manual warehouse tasks such as inventory checks, seed sampling, and general cleaning.
+ Load and unload transport vehicles during seed delivery and return seasons, ensuring product quality and proper handling.
**Work Environment**
+ Rotating shifts (1st, 2nd, 3rd), with 10–12 hour days depending on the season.
+ Shift schedules may include Sunday–Thursday or Saturday–Friday with a 2-3-2 rotation.
+ Shift differentials:
+ $3/hour for 2:00–10:00 PM shifts ($22/hr)
+ $2/hour for 10:00 PM–6:00 AM shifts ($21/hr)
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ 1 year of forklift and warehouse experience preferred.
+ Forklift certification is a plus.
+ Must pass compliance checks and pre-employment screenings.
+ Reliable transportation and punctual attendance required.
**Why Work Here?**
+ Enjoy a supportive and safe work environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
+ Flexible shift options allow for better work-life balance and adaptability to your schedule.
+ Opportunities to transition between shifts (1st, 2nd, or 3rd) based on availability and performance.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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 Woodhull,IL.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 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 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.
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