Forklift Operator

**Now Hiring Forklift Operators!**

**Job Description**

As a Forklift Operator, you will primarily operate a sit-down forklift throughout the day. Occasionally, you will assist with other tasks as required. Your role is crucial in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of freight.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate and maneuver forklifts to safely move freight.

+ Scan products and follow task instructions.

+ Report and resolve concerns with assistance from a lead or supervisor.

+ Unload or load materials into or out of equipment and lanes.

+ Perform job duties of a Material Handler for production flow as directed by a supervisor.

+ Work with and transport various parts.

+ Read paperwork and ensure correct containers are being shipped.

**Essential Skills**

+ 6+ months of forklift experience

+ Ability to move and bend for 8 - 10 hour shifts

+ Ability to lift 50lbs

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Experience with RF scan guns and pallet jacks

+ General labor and warehouse skills

**Why Work Here?**

After 90 days, employees will accrue one week of vacation in their first year and six paid holidays, even as a temporary worker. The workplace is clean, organized, and efficient, making it easier to adapt quickly. Employees receive a $1 pay increase after 90 days and annually thereafter. The company promotes from within, offers benefits and a 401K match once you become a direct hire. Bluetooth speakers are allowed, ensuring a pleasant work environment. Paid holidays are received even as a temporary worker after 30 days of employment.

**Work Environment**

The position operates on the 1st Shift from 6 am to 2:30 pm, with two 15-minute paid breaks and a 30-minute unpaid lunch. Overtime typically involves 10-hour days and may include some Saturdays, depending on workload. Busy seasons, primarily in the winter months through early summer, may require 6-day workweeks with 10-hour days. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) includes steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, and reflective safety vests. The dress code allows for shorts, jeans, and t-shirts.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Waterloo, Iowa.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Waterloo,IA.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on May 31, 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.