Forklift/crane Operator

Aerotek
📍 Minooka, IL, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 22, 2026

Job Description

**Forklift / Overhead Crane Operator (1st Shift | Overtime Available)**

Shift: 1st Shift (6:30 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday–Friday)

Pay: $20/hour (Pay increase upon permanent hire)

Industry: Steel Manufacturing / Heavy Industrial

We are hiring a Forklift / Overhead Crane Operator to join our growing steel manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced industrial environment, offering consistent hours, overtime potential, and long-term career growth.

If you have experience with forklifts, overhead cranes, or material handling in manufacturing, this is a great opportunity to build a stable career in a high-demand industry.

**Key Responsibilities**

+ Operate a sit-down CAT forklift to move skids and materials onto production rollers
+ Use an overhead crane (single hoist) to transport steel coils and materials safely
+ Offload finished products and stage materials for shipment
+ Perform banding, wrapping, and pack...

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Job Details

  • Location Minooka, IL
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 22, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 27, 2026