1st Shift Sit Down Forklift Worker Paying 20/hr

Warehouse Worker

As a Warehouse Worker, you will be responsible for picking various components and sub-assemblies weighing up to 40 pounds based on a manual pick sheet. Your daily tasks will include picking 80-120 orders, with each order containing 1-4 lines, depending on demand. You will pick products from the warehouse to be shipped using UPS manifests, print labels for shipping, and manually load and unload trucks. Training on a sit-down forklift will be provided, and potential training on a stand-up forklift for heavier orders may be available.

1st Shift: 8am-4:30pm

Pay: $20/hour

Responsibilities

Pick components and sub-assemblies weighing up to 40 pounds based on manual pick sheets.

Complete 80-120 orders daily, each with 1-4 lines.

Use UPS manifests to pick, label, and ship products.

Manually load and unload trucks, with future training on sit-down and stand-up forklifts.

Ensure accurate and efficient order picking and shipping.

Essential Skills

Experience with stand-up forklifts (Crown or similar).

Proficiency in picking and loading/unloading tasks.

Familiarity with warehouse operations and UPS manifests.

If you're interested in this position, please contact Melissa at (847) 580-2812. Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo Grove, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.50 - $17.50/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 Buffalo Grove,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 18, 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.