Job Information
Aerotek Forklift Operator And Material Handler in Chicago Heights, Illinois
Job Title: Forklift Operator bulk loader tank loader
Job Description
As a General Production Worker, you will be responsible for moving full and empty totes, setting up tote pumping, and operating a sit-down propane forklift. You will manage the pumping of contents between totes and storage tanks, load tanks and totes manually, and assist operators with prep and batch work. This role requires documenting all orders, staging necessary ingredients, and calculating batch sizes. You will work with drums and totes, fill products into totes and drums, and handle various housekeeping duties. Flexibility is essential, as you may need to switch between packaging and formulation tasks as needed.
Responsibilities
Move full and empty totes
Set up and handle pumps, hoses, and lance for tote pumping
Pump contents from totes to storage tanks, and vice versa
Operate a sit-down propane forklift
Load tanks and totes manually
Climb tankers if necessary
Connect pumps and hoses, monitor filling
Assist operators with prep work and batch work
Document all orders
Stage necessary ingredients for batches
Calculate batch sizes
Work with drums and totes
Fill products into totes and drums
Perform housekeeping duties, including sweeping, mopping, and taking out trash
Salt parking lot when it snows
Switch between packaging and formulation tasks as needed
2nd shift 3:30-12pm midnight
$20.35
Essential Skills
Experience with forklift operations
Experience with pumps, hoses, and filling
Ability to perform multiple jobs and work in multiple areas
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
Manufacturing experience
Wearing steel toe boots
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experince in chemical, oil, or food manufacturing
Ability to perform repetitive motions
Why Work Here?
We offer a modern and clean facility that is temperature controlled and organized, ensuring a safe and efficient work environment. Our company places a strong emphasis on safety and provides excellent employee benefits. With smaller teams at some locations, you will enjoy a close-knit work atmosphere, while other sites offer a dynamic and bustling environment. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards and delivering quality products to our clients.
Work Environment
The Alsip Facility is modern, clean, and temperature controlled, with a small workforce of 10-15 people on the 1st shift. It has been remodeled in the last 10 years and is highly organized. The Chicago Heights Facility is older but still temperature controlled and organized, with a larger workforce and more production lines. Both facilities focus on safety and provide secure work environments with checkpoints and multiple break rooms. The chemicals used are not harmful, and operations include manufacturing, bottling, staging, and shipping products.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago heights Illinois
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $19.25 - $19.25/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 Chicago Heights,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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.