• Job Description

  Req#: JP-005814655

  Job Title: Forklift Operator

  Job Description

  The main function of a forklift operator is to operate industrial trucks or machinery in a warehouse for a chemical production facility. This role involves the operation of heavy machinery to safely move product loads around the facility, including unloading trucks, staging chemical raw materials, and tracking inventory with a safety and quality mindset.

  Responsibilities

  • Receive and inspect product loads for accuracy and safely move them around the warehouse and plant.
  • Drive vehicles to transport materials between loading, processing, and storage areas.
  • Manually or mechanically load and unload materials from pallets and racking, including push-back racks, for transport to designated areas.

  Essential Skills

  • Verbal communication skills.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Team player.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Basic knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, and techniques for maximizing the effectiveness of the manufacturing process.

  Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Forklift operators’ license preferred.
  • 2+ years of manufacturing experience required.
  • Experience in unloading trucks and inventory tracking.
  • Chemical Safety Awareness.

  Job Type & Location

  This is a Contract position based out of Eagan, MN.

  Pay and Benefits

  The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $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 Eagan,MN.

  Application Deadline

  This position is anticipated to close on Feb 13, 2026.

  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.

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