Job Title: Forklift Operator $19-21/hr

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Forklift Operator to assist with loading and unloading trucks, picking orders, learning to operate an overhead crane, and supporting the Lead. This role is crucial for ensuring the efficient handling and staging of materials, packaging to customer specifications, and maintaining high productivity in finished goods creation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading and unloading up to 3 trucks per night.
• Pick and stage feedstock for fulfillment orders.
• Break down bulk bundles for customer-specific orders.
• Package materials according to customer requirements.
• Operate a sit-down or side loader forklift to move materials as needed.
• Complete paperwork and SAP work order confirmation for shipping/receiving on the computer.
• Maintain maximum productivity for finished goods creation.
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may change at any time with or without notice.

Essential Skills

• 2+ years of experience operating a forklift.
• 1+ year of experience operating a side forklift.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer skills and comfort using a computer.
• Physical ability to pass physical requirements exam for vision, hearing, and mobility.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of similar job experience preferred.
• Experience with overhead crane operation (preferred but not necessary).
• Experience with production, inventory, packing, pallet jack, order picking, reach truck, and stand up forklift operations.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy 5 days of PTO from day one and accrue 15 more days throughout the year. Benefits start on your first day, ensuring you are well taken care of from the get-go.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a dress code of jeans and a proper work tee shirt without offensive logos. PPE such as steel toe boots, hard hat, gloves, and cut-resistant sleeves will be provided. The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 3rd shift (11:30 PM to 8:00 AM). Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, with team lifts or equipment required for anything over 50 pounds.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of OMAHA, Nebraska

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $20.00/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 OMAHA,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 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.