Forklift Operator
Description:
Job Description
Job Description
As a Forklift Operator, you will engage in a variety of tasks that include operating roll forming equipment to produce metal roof and wall panels, ensuring quality checks, performing tooling changeovers, and adjusting equipment to meet profile specifications. You'll also be responsible for programming work orders, reporting production outcomes, operating a forklift to transport goods, packaging finished goods, and participating actively in safety programs. Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment, and assisting in other departments as needed, are key aspects of this role.
Essential Skills
Forklift operation with a minimum of 6 months of manufacturing experience.
Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16 of an inch.
Machine operating experience, with a minimum of 6 months required, and over 2 years preferred.
Experience in general production within the manufacturing industry.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Proficiency in using hand and power tools such as banding saws, nail guns, roll formers, coil slitters, sheet metal shears, and powered folders.
Ability to read and interpret measurement equipment accurately.
Why Work Here?
Enjoy the potential for a raise upon becoming permanent, generally between $1-$3/hour, along with opportunities to advance into operator roles with more responsibility and higher pay. With 21 locations nationwide, the company offers endless opportunities for career advancement. Benefit from inclusion in branch/local incentive programs for safety and performance, such as gift cards and luncheons. Experience flexibility in start times.
Additional Information
1st shift hours! 7am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday with overtime as needed.
Weekly pay + full benefits offered (Medical/dental/vision)
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $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 Rock Island,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.