Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Forklift Operator to join our team. This position involves operating a sit-down 155 10-ton forklift and requires the ability to handle heavy lifting and work in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down 155 10-ton forklift.
• Load bags of rocks, cement blocks, and other products throughout the yard.
• Get on and off the forklift to handle and move products as needed.

Essential Skills

• Experience in forklift operating.
• Ability to lift 75+ lbs.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Construction experience preferred.
• Good attendance record.
• Ability to differentiate between various products.

Why Work Here?

Join a company that values long-term growth and dedication. After five years, you will receive three weeks of PTO. There are ample opportunities for career advancement, as demonstrated by our plant manager and operations manager, who both started as cuber operators.

Work Environment

This is a 3rd shift position (8pm-4am, M-F) with initial training on the 1st shift (4am-12pm). The work environment is a dusty, dirty, and hot block plant, where you will spend the entire day in the sun, getting on and off the forklift and loading blocks.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, Florida.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $19.50 - $19.50/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 Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 30, 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.