Forklift Operator Job at Aerotek in Albert Lea

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

Candidates will be driving a sit-down forklift, picking orders within the warehouse, and preparing them for shipment. They will also be responsible for unloading and loading trucks.

Responsibilities

• Drive a sit-down forklift to pick orders within the warehouse.
• Prepare orders for shipment.
• Unload and load trucks.
• Ensure accurate material handling and palletizing.

Essential Skills

• Forklift certification.
• Experience in forklift operation.
• Proficiency in unloading trucks.
• Experience with material handling.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with RF scanners.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong counting skills.

Why Work Here?

Join a team that values a clean and organized work environment, ensuring your safety and comfort. Benefit from a supportive atmosphere that encourages growth and development.

Work Environment

The work environment is very clean, though it can get hot in the summer and colder in the winter. It is generally quiet except for the sound of forklifts running.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50

• 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 Albert Lea,MN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 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.

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.