Forklift Operator

Forklift Operator / High Picker u2013 1st Shift Location: Rock Island, IL Schedule: Mondayu2013Friday, 7:00amu20133:30pm (mandatory overtime as needed) About the Role Join our Rock Island team, where we specialize in distributing and repackaging parts for agricultural equipment, including combines, tractors, and other large machinery. We are seeking a motivated 1st shift Forklift Operator / High Picker to support daily operations by sorting, picking, and moving parts ranging from small boxed items to large components requiring lift assistance. Key Responsibilities + Sort boxes and place them into the correct pick pallets for forklift operators + Pick and pack products, from small packages to large machine parts + Operate a high picker and utilize an RF scanner for inventory tracking + Load and unload semiu2011trailers with completed pallets + Support general warehouse functions, including labeling, palletizing, and material handling Essential Skills + Packing & packaging + Inventory management & warehouse inventory + General labor + RF scanning + Order picking & palletizing + Loading/unloading + Assembly & shipping Qualifications + 6+ months of warehouse experience + Ability to lift up to 75 lbs + Willingness to work mandatory overtime + High picker experience preferred (training available) Why Work Here + Opportunity to receive forklift training and certification + Strong longu2011term advancement potential + 3 weeks of PTO after your first year + Consistent 1st shift hours for a healthy worku2011life balance Work Environment + Large parts distribution center focused on quality, accuracy, and efficiency + An inclusive workplace welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds + Must be comfortable standing, lifting, and moving throughout the shift + Performance is measured through quality standards and productivity metrics Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rock Island, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $17.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:u2022 Medical, dental & visionu2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospitalu2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableu2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)u2022 Short and long-term disabilityu2022 Health Spending Account (HSA)u2022 Transportation benefitsu2022 Employee Assistance Programu2022 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 Mar 12, 2026. 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 u2013 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 companiesu2019 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.

Created: 2026-03-02