Forklift Operator

**Job Title: Forklift Operator**

**Job Description**

Join our team as a forklift operator and material handler, where you will be responsible for operating a forklift to move finished products from machines to staging areas. In this role, you will collaborate with your team to coordinate product staging and ensure efficient workflow without any machine backups. Using an RF scanner, you will receive instructions to move products to specific lines and staging areas. Additionally, you will follow load plans to load staged products into trucks, all while handling unpalletized materials.

**Responsibilities**

+ Operate forklifts to transport finished products from machines to staging areas.

+ Work collaboratively with the team to manage product staging and workflow.

+ Ensure there is no backup at the machines by efficiently moving products.

+ Use RF scanners to receive instructions for product movement.

+ Follow load plans to load staged products into specific trucks.

+ Handle unpalletized materials effectively.

**Essential Skills**

+ Experience as a forklift operator, ideally with clamp or unpalletized materials.

+ Proficiency in using RF scanners or other computer picking devices.

+ Experience in environments with KPIs and parts moving.

+ Strong safety awareness and understanding of OSHA regulations for forklifts.

**Additional Skills & Qualifications**

+ Previous experience in corrugated companies such as Westrock, Pratt, Container Services, Alliance Sheets, American Container, Jamil, Welch.

+ Experience handling unpalletized materials.

**Work Environment**

The position is based in a manufacturing facility that can have dust due to the cutting of paper. The environment is non-climate controlled, requiring steel toes, eyewear, hi-vis vests, and ear protection. Standard work shifts are 8 hours, with openings available on the 1st and 3rd shifts.

**Why Work Here?**

Our workplace offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where teamwork is valued. You will have the opportunity to work in a facility that promotes safety and efficiency, with a focus on maintaining a smooth workflow. Join us to contribute your skills and expertise in a role that prioritizes employee safety and effective material handling.

**Job Type & Location**

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Carlisle, Indiana.

**Pay and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $19.21 - $20.21/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 New Carlisle,IN.

**Application Deadline**

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 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.