Forklift Operator

**Job Title: Forklift Operator**

**Job Description**

As a Forklift Operator, you will engage in various tasks such as operating roll forming equipment to produce metal roof and wall panels, ensuring quality by checking produced panels and accessories against specifications, and performing tooling changeovers. You will also program work orders, report daily production, and transport raw and finished goods using a forklift. Additionally, you will be responsible for packaging finished goods, actively participating in safety programs, and maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate roll forming equipment to produce metal roof and wall panels.

+ Quality check produced panels and accessories against specifications.

+ Perform tooling changeovers and adjust equipment to meet profile specifications.

+ Program work orders and report daily on produced goods and scrap.

+ Operate a forklift to transport raw and finished goods.

+ Package finished goods using saws and nail guns to produce crates and skids.

+ Participate in safety programs focused on vigilance and hazard recognition.

+ Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

+ Assist other departments as needed.

**Essential Skills**

+ Forklift operation.

+ Minimum of 6 months manufacturing experience.

+ Ability to read a tape measure down to 1/16 inch.

+ Prior machine operating experience of at least 6 months, ideally over 2 years.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience with hand and power tools, including banding saws, nail guns, roll formers, coil slitters, sheet metal shears, and powered folders.

+ Familiarity with measurement equipment and ability to interpret tape measures to 1/16 inch.

**Why Work Here?**

Employees can expect a raise upon becoming permanent, generally between $1-$3/hour, and opportunities to advance into more responsible roles. With 21 locations, the potential for career growth within the company is vast. Employees can also participate in branch/local incentive programs for safety and performance, which include rewards such as gift cards and luncheons. The company offers flexibility in start times to accommodate personal schedules.

**Work Environment**

You will be working for the nation's largest manufacturer of metal roofing and building systems, with a local facility that handles the IA/IL territory. The production environment is dynamic, based on client orders made during the day. You may be asked to work overtime on short notice. The facility employs around 15 production employees, with you being part of a team of 8 on the 2nd shift, which focuses on preparing orders for shipment the next morning. The dress code includes jeans, a shirt, safety glasses, gloves, arm-guards, and steel-toed boots (which you must provide).

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract position based out of Rock Island, Illinois.

**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 28, 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.