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Aerotek Forklift Operator (East Moline) in East Moline, Illinois
Job Title: Forklift Operator Job Description
We are seeking three skilled forklift operators to join the shipping and receiving department on the 1st shift in East Moline, IL. This role involves material handling duties, such as bin location re-stocking, stock put-away, and warehouse re-organization.
Responsibilities
Replenish pick locations from overstock locations.
Stock inbound inventory.
Assist order pullers with picking large orders.
Follow all safety procedures.
Maintain a safe and clean working environment.
Maintain accurate product movement forms.
Pull coil orders as necessary.
Essential Skills
Previous warehouse and receiving experience.
1 year of forklift experience in an industrial setting.
Proficiency with RF scanners and sit-down forklifts.
Effective at handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Preferred: Minimum 1 year of warehouse and receiving experience.
Experience with inventory, picking, general labor, and production.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy a work-life balance with minimal overtime required. There is an opportunity to move into a lead role after being hired full-time by the company.
Work Environment
The team size is smaller, ensuring you are more than just a number. The work environment is non-climate controlled, which means it can be hot in the summer and cold in the winter months. The noise level is usually quiet but can be moderate to loud based on specific department activities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of East Moline, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 East Moline,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 2026.
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.