Stand Up Forklift Operator/Freezer Environment Job at Aerotek, Franklin Park, IL

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  • Aerotek
  • Franklin Park, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator proficient in Crown Stand Up Reach, Stand Up Forklift, Reach Truck, and material handling within a freezer environment. You will be handling food products in a fast-paced warehouse, ensuring timely shipping and receiving, and maintaining inventory accuracy through cycle counting.

Responsibilities
  • Operate Crown Stand Up Reach, Stand Up Forklift, and Reach Truck.
  • Handle materials and food products in a freezer environment.
  • Load and unload trucks efficiently.
  • Conduct inventory and cycle counting.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.
  • Utilize RF scanners for inventory management.
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, constantly moving to keep up with production demands.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in operating stand up forklifts and material handling equipment.
  • Experience in shipping and receiving operations.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
  • Experience with RF scanners.
  • Skill in inventory management and cycle counting.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Experience working in a freezer environment.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced setting without slowing down until breaks or shift end.
  • Experience in a food manufacturing environment is a plus.
Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team where you will receive new cold gear after a full week of work. There is also an opportunity to join the union if you become a permanent employee.

Work Environment

The work environment is a large facility with over 400 employees working across two shifts. The operation includes multiple loading docks and handles inventory that moves through various stages such as sizing, hoping, splitting, cutting, frying partially, and instantly freezing chicken for customers. Forklift drivers will primarily work in the freezer but will receive a 10-minute break every hour away from the cold.

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 14, 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.

Company Description

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 in solving 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.

Company Description

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 in solving 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Permanent employment, Contract work, Temporary work, Shift work,

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