**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** Utilize a stand-up forklift or Reach Truck to efficiently move corrugated products. Responsibilities include picking products from double deep racks, utilizing cherry pickers, loading and unloading trucks, and conducting cycle counting and inventory verification. Ensure accurate product loads and timely deliveries while performing routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment. Accurately weigh materials or products, record production data, and signal workers to manage materials effectively. **Responsibilities** + Operate stand-up forklifts and Reach Trucks to move products. + Pick products from double deep racks and utilize cherry pickers. + Load and unload trucks efficiently. + Conduct cycle counting and verify inventory accuracy. + Review product loads for accuracy and ensure timely delivery. + Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment. + Weigh materials or products and record production data. + Signal workers to manage material levels effectively. **Essential Skills** + Minimum 6 months of experience driving a stand-up forklift. + Experience with Reach Truck operations. + Proficiency in picking orders, cycle counting, inventory management, and material handling. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Strong verbal communication skills. + Attention to detail and problem-solving skills. + Team player attitude. + Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, and quality control techniques. **Why Work Here?** Join a new facility focused on building a positive team culture with plenty of opportunities for career growth into lead and supervisor roles. Benefit from a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and health insurance, as well as a 401k plan. **Work Environment** Work in a brand new, well-lit, and very clean facility. Steel toe shoes are required for safety. Shifts are available from 7 AM to 4 PM and 3 PM to 11:30 PM, offering flexible working hours. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lockport, Illinois. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.25/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 Lockport,IL. **Application Deadline** This position is anticipated to close on Jun 27, 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.