Fork Lift Operator

Forklift Operator

Pay Rate: 20.00-21.00 per hour

Job Description

This role involves safely operating forklifts and supporting warehouse and production activities in a fast-paced facility.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts professionally and safely to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, and move products, equipment, and materials within the warehouse and production areas.
• Perform accident-free operation of the forklift and complete required forklift inspections accurately and on time.
• Use warehouse management systems and related technology such as PCs, scanners, tablets, or RF scanners to track material locations and ensure accurate data entry.
• Continuously track the location of goods during material handling and maintain accurate inventory records.
• Load and unload trucks, trailers, and storage areas with care to protect product quality and meet customer expectations.
• Support warehouse operations including inventory handling, sorting, staging, picking, shipping, receiving, and sample collection.
• Flexibility to work any day of the week, any time of day, for shifts up to 12 hours.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment.

Why Work Here?

You will join a mission-driven organization that supports the global food supply while promoting sustainable agricultural practices. The environment emphasizes safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement, giving you the opportunity to grow your skills in both warehouse and production operations.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced warehouse and production facility focused on agricultural products. You will work around forklifts, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment, as well as packaging, conditioning, and processing machinery.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Durant, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/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 Durant,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 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.