**Forklift Operator** Pay listed below **Responsibilities** + Operate the forklift professionally and accident-free, maintaining precise records of forklift inspections. + Conduct systematic maintenance and cleaning of the forklift. + Track the location of goods during material handling using the Warehouse Management System (WMS) and ensure accurate data entry. + Perform additional manual tasks as directed by the warehouse supervisor or team lead, such as sampling, inventory, and cleaning. + Keep the warehouse clean and tidy. + During seed delivery and return seasons, ensure proper loading and unloading of transport vehicles with quality packages to meet customer expectations. + Maintain safety standards and initiate emergency procedures when necessary. **Essential Skills** + Ability to count accurately when moving inventory. + Ability to read scales. + Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented. + Alertness and awareness when driving the forklift safely. + Effective verbal and written communication skills in English. + Capability to work independently or as part of a team. + Ability to work in confined spaces with a forklift. + 1 year of forklift experience preferred. + 1 year of warehouse experience preferred. + Prior forklift certification is preferred. + Pass pre-employment screenings. + Reliable transportation to the site and ability to arrive at the work site as instructed. **Work Environment** The position involves rotating shifts including 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts, with up to 10-12 hours per day. Shift possibilities include Sunday-Thursday and Saturday-Friday, with a 2-3-2 rotation depending on the season. Enjoy shift differentials for hours worked between 2:00-10:00 pm and 10:00 pm-6:00 am. Embrace the opportunity to work with advanced technologies such as PCs and scanners to complete job tasks. + **$19/hour** + **during times of 6am-2pm.** + **$22/hour** + **during times of 2p-10p** + **$21/hour** + **during times of 10p-6a.** **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract position based out of Woodhull, Illinois. **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.