Forklift Operator
AerotekJob Title: Forklift Operator $17/HR
First & Second shift!
Job Description
This role supports a high-volume container management and racking warehouse operation, handling containers and racks that previously housed manufactured parts. As a forklift operator, you help move, clean, repair, and ship plastic totes and large containers while maintaining accurate documentation and scanning records. Th
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e position is based at the East Moline facility, primarily focused on racks, and requires consistent attention to safety, detail, and efficient material flow during 2nd shift operations.
Responsibilities
• Operate a forklift safely and efficiently for the majority of the shift to move containers, racks, and totes throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring that all containers and racks are handled carefully and placed in the correct locations.
• Read and interpret shipping paperwork to confirm that the correct containers and racks are prepared, loaded, and shipped.
• Work in the washing area to load, unload, sort, stage, and scan plastic totes using the washing machine and hand scanners.
• Stand for the entire shift while performing washing, sorting, staging, and scanning tasks, with regular breaks provided.
• Work in process lanes on the floor to manage inbound containers and racks, including removing manufacturer tags and processing incoming items.
Essential Skills
• At least 6 months of recent labor or forklift experience in a warehouse, production, or similar environment.
• Proficiency in operating a forklift, including driving forward and backward through tight spaces and around obstacles.
• Ability to pass a forklift driving test that includes maneuvering through cones and safely lifting and setting down pallets.
• Experience with basic production, loading, unloading, and shipping and receiving tasks.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
• Experience in environments handling racks, totes, or similar materials translates well to this role.
• Comfort using hand tools such as hand drills and screwdrivers for basic repairs.
• Ability to use hand scanners or similar devices for tracking and processing inventory.
Why Work Here?
You join a stable, structured warehouse operation where your work directly supports smooth and efficient logistics. The environment values safety, reliability, and teamwork, offering opportunities to gain hands-on experience with material handling, scanning technology, and basic repairs. Overtime opportunities allow you to increase your earnings, while consistent processes and clear expectations help you build strong skills in forklift operation and warehouse production.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of East Moline, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/hr.
Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.
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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of East Moline, IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in East Moline,IL.
About Aerotek
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