Forklift Operator And Material Handler

Job Title: Warehouse Worker - Reach Truck/Reach Forklift Experience Required

Pay - $17 an hour for first 90 days

Shifts open - Days and Nights shifts open

Location - Auburndale Area

Environment- Cold Storage Environment (Freezer & Refrigerated areas)

Job Description

As a Warehouse Worker, you will be responsible for selecting products according to tickets using a reach truck and accurately placing them in boxes for shipment. Your tasks will include product labeling, box building, material handling, heavy lifting, bending, stacking, wrapping, unloading trucks, labeling, palletizing, and executing shipping and receiving duties.

Responsibilities

• Select products according to ticket specifications using a reach truck.
• Accurately place selected products in boxes for shipment.
• Handle materials, perform heavy lifting, bending, stacking, and wrapping.
• Unload trucks and label and palletize shipments.
• Perform shipping and receiving duties.
• Execute order selecting and packing tasks.

Essential Skills

• Experience with reach trucks, reach forklifts, high reach forklifts, and high reach trucks.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Familiarity with material handling and forklift operations.
• Ability to perform tasks such as packing, inventory management, production, picking, and packaging.
• Proficiency with RF scanners and pallet jacks.
• Experience in shipping and receiving processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience operating forklifts, reach trucks, cherry pickers, and pallet jacks is a plus.

Why Work Here?

You will be working in a brand new, state-of-the-art warehouse facility with the latest equipment featuring heated seats and safety sensors. This rapidly growing company, established in 2022, offers opportunities for career advancement as they expand their workforce. Employees receive raises upon becoming permanent, and there are opportunities to grow into new roles.

Work Environment

This role offers both 1st shift (6am-6pm) and 3rd shift (6pm-6am) on a 2-2-3 schedule. The work is conducted in a modern warehouse setting with advanced equipment, providing a comfortable and efficient work environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Polk City, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $17.00/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 Polk City,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 22, 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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.