**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** Join our dynamic team as a Forklift Operator where you will split your time between operating a sit-down propane forklift and working on an assembly line with car parts. This role is crucial to the smooth operation of our warehouse and production facility. **Responsibilities** + Operate a sit-down propane forklift to handle materials around the warehouse and production facility. + Participate in assembly line tasks involving car parts. + Ensure accurate and safe material handling using RF scanners. + Assist with shipping and receiving activities as needed. **Essential Skills** + 1-3 years of experience operating a sit-down forklift. + Proficient in material handling and assembly line operations. + Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. + Capable of passing a forklift test. + Willingness to work overtime. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience with RF scanners is a plus. + Good communication and teamwork skills. **Why Work Here?** This is a fantastic opportunity for growth and career advancement. Our company offers excellent benefits upon permanent hire, with potential career paths leading to advanced roles such as Material Handler or Process Technician, each with competitive pay increases. We foster a family-like environment with regular employee events, including cookouts and holiday celebrations. **Work Environment** Our work environment is fast-paced, with a large team of 1,500 employees at this location. Although not completely climate-controlled, the facility maintains a moderate temperature, ensuring comfortable working conditions. We offer flexible shift options, including 3rd shift (10pm-6am, 11pm-7am, or 11:30pm-7:30am) and 1st shift (6am-2pm or 7am-3pm) with a schedule from Sunday to Thursday night. **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 May 23, 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.