Forklift Operator

Day Shift Forklift Operator

Job Description

This role operates sit-down propane forklifts in a climate-controlled, clean manufacturing warehouse.

You will spend most of your shift on a forklift, working in narrow racking with tight clearances, loading and unloading trucks, handling materials, and performing shipping and receiving tasks while occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down propane forklifts safely and efficiently throughout the shift, including in narrow aisles with tight clearances.
• Load and unload trucks, ensuring products and materials move accurately and safely between shipping, receiving, and storage areas.
• Ensure all packaged materials are correctly labeled and stored in the appropriate warehouse locations.
• Stage loads for trucks scheduled for the next morning to support on-time shipping and smooth operations.
• Communicate regularly with the shipping team and leadership to stay updated on incoming and outgoing trucks and changing priorities.
• Understand and follow established shipping and receiving procedures to maintain consistency and accuracy.
• Complete accurate, legible paperwork and documentation for all shipping, receiving, and inventory activities.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly cycle counts in the finished goods warehouse and help identify and resolve any inventory discrepancies.
• Use RF scanners and other warehouse equipment to track inventory and material movement as required.
• Maintain a clean and organized shipping and receiving area by following housekeeping standards and cleaning schedules.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Long Prairie, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 Long Prairie,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 29, 2026.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

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.