Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Driver in Northlake, Illinois
Job Title: Forklift Driver
Job Description
This role will primarily involve unloading rail cars. Candidates will spend the majority of their time working outdoors, often in uncomfortable weather conditions. It is important to prepare for this aspect of the job.
Responsibilities
Operate sit-down propane forklifts for unloading rail cars.
Receive products from trucks and accurately scan them into inventory using RF Scanner System.
Place products in the correct staging areas.
Scan products out and load them onto outgoing trucks.
Spend approximately 95% of the day operating forklifts.
Work in a fast-paced environment, with an expectation of overtime during busy seasons.
Essential Skills
2+ years of experience with sit-down propane forklifts (5 years preferred).
Active or expired forklift certificate.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with RF Scanner System.
Material handling skills.
Experience in shipping and receiving.
Work Environment
The work takes place in a 200,000 sq ft warehouse, primarily involving sit-down propane forklifts and an RF Scanner System. The facility, receiving trainloads of pallets, is heated but can become cold due to approximately 40 bay doors. Candidates will be working on the dock with shifts from 3 pm to 11 pm, and should be prepared for a fast-paced job, particularly in the busy season, with potential work hours of 60-75 per week.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with opportunities for overtime during busy periods. The company values skilled operators and provides the opportunity to work in a large facility with modern equipment. Employees can gain valuable experience in material handling and logistics.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Northlake, IL.
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 Northlake,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 1, 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.