Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Forklift Operator to join our team. In this role, you will be driving a forklift around the warehouse and production facility, handling general material tasks. This position involves spending 50% of your time operating a sit-down propane forklift and the other 50% working on the assembly line with car parts.

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Operate a sit-down propane forklift for material handling 50% of the shift

• Work on the assembly line handling car parts 50% of the shift

• Ensure accurate and efficient movement of materials throughout the facility.

• Utilize an RF scanner for inventory and shipping tasks.

• Maintain a clean and organized work area.

• Enter hours worked accurately as you move throughout the facility.

Essential Skills

• 1-3 years of experience operating a sit-down forklift

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Capability to pass a forklift test

• Willingness to work overtime as needed

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using an RF scanner for inventory tasks.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Shift(s) Available:

10:00pm - 6:00am

11:00pm - 7:00am

11:30pm - 7:30am

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Nashville, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $53000.00 - $53000.00/yr.

Candidates will be driving a forklift around the warehouse/production facility doing general material handling. It will be 50% forklift and the other 50% percent of the time they will be on the assembly line working with car parts. Candidates will be operating a sit-down propane forklift when they are assigned to.

Shifts:

3rd shift: 10pm-6am, 11pm-7am, or 11:30pm-7:30am.

1st shift: (4 spots currently) 6am-2pm or 7am-3pm.

Employees will be paid $25.54/hr when operating the forklift and $23.01/hr when working in production. They will show them how to enter these hours as they move throughout the facility.

Schedule for 3rd shift is Sunday-Thursday night.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Nashville,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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.