Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for operating stand-up reach forklifts and trucks to efficiently pick and store materials. You will utilize an RF Scanner to manage inventory and will be involved in staging materials for shipping. Additionally, you will handle loading and unloading of trucks and operate machinery to shrink wrap pallets for shipment. Flexibility to assist in other warehouse areas is expected.

Responsibilities

Operate stand-up reach forklifts and trucks to move materials.

Utilize RF Scanner for inventory management.

Pick and put away materials, including bobcat products.

Stage materials for shipping and load/unload trucks.

Shrink wrap pallets for shipment.

Assist in other warehouse duties as needed.Essential Skills

6+ months experience operating a stand-up reach truck.

Experience utilizing RF Scanners.

Proficiency in picking orders.Additional Skills & Qualifications

Knowledge of various forklift operations including cherry picker, sit-down forklift, and stand-up forklift.

Familiarity with order picking and palletizing products.Why Work Here?

Enjoy comprehensive medical options through Blue Cross/Blue Shield with various plans available. Benefit from medical, HSA or FSA, dental, vision, and disability insurance. Celebrate paid holidays including New Year's Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Participate in a 401K Retirement Plan with matching contributions after one year of employment. Experience a pay raise upon hiring.

Work Environment

Work in a spacious and clean warehouse that is well-lit and organized. The facility values customers, people, integrity, safety, and quality, aligning with Aerotek's principles. Choose from multiple shifts including 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and weekend options, with opportunities for overtime on Saturdays and during the week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Otsego, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.25 - $23.00/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 Otsego,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 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.Company Description

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 meet 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 in solving 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.