Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Location: Plymouth, IN

Job Description

The Forklift Operator plays a key role in a fast-paced agricultural warehouse environment by safely operating forklifts to move, load, and unload materials, maintaining accurate inventory records, and supporting overall warehouse efficiency. This position focuses on safety, quality, and teamwork while helping ensure that products are handled and stored correctly to meet customer expectations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts professionally and safely, maintaining an accident-free record and completing required forklift inspections accurately and on time.
• Perform systematic maintenance and cleaning of forklifts to ensure they remain in good working condition.
• Use the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to continuously track the location of goods during material handling and ensure accurate data entry.
• Carry out manual tasks as directed by the warehouse supervisor or team lead, including sampling, inventory activities, and general cleaning.
• Keep the warehouse clean, organized, and free of debris to support safety and efficiency.
• During seed delivery and return seasons, properly load and unload transport vehicles with quality packages to meet customer expectations.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate forklifts safely and professionally, with a strong focus on accident-free performance.
• Ability to stand, sit, and operate forklifts for extended periods, perform repetitive motions, and lift a minimum of 60 lbs.
• Ability to work in warm and cold weather conditions and in a dusty, production-oriented environment.
• Clear and respectful communication skills to interact effectively with coworkers and leadership.
• Strong focus on safety and quality, with a self-starting attitude and willingness to follow safety procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Approximately 1 year of forklift experience is preferred.
• Approximately 1 year of warehouse experience is preferred.
• Prior forklift certification is preferred and may be validated through a hands-on demonstration.
• Experience with sit-down forklifts is preferred.
• Experience with stand-up forklifts, pallet jacks, and order picking is beneficial.
• Familiarity with material handling processes, shipping and receiving, and packing is advantageous.
• Mechanical aptitude or awareness and comfort working around machinery are helpful.
• Experience using RF scanners and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) for inventory tracking is beneficial.
• Ability to adapt to shift changes and seasonal schedule variations.
• Resume submission and interview participation are required as part of the hiring process.

Why Work Here?

Join a safety-focused, fast-paced agricultural operation where your work directly supports farmers and contributes to feeding the world while protecting the planet. You will collaborate with supportive colleagues in a structured environment that values quality, reliability, and respect. The role offers consistent full-time hours with opportunities for overtime, hands-on experience with modern warehouse systems, and the chance to build and grow your skills in material handling and logistics.

Work Environment

This role is based in a temperature-controlled, dusty production and warehouse environment that operates on multiple shifts. The standard workweek is approximately 40 hours with the possibility of overtime up to 6 days per week, depending on season and business needs. Scheduling is subject to change, and flexibility for different shifts during training is required. Typical shifts include 1st shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., 2nd shift from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and periodic split shifts such as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The environment involves regular operation of forklifts, pallet jacks, RF scanners, and other warehouse equipment. Safety attire is mandatory, including steel-toe work shoes or boots, long durable pants (such as jeans), and a shirt with sleeves that cover the shoulders and are not loose. Leggings, sweatpants, and yoga pants are not permitted. The company provides hi-visibility hard hats, safety vests, general-purpose gloves, and safety eyewear. Work involves standing and sitting for extended periods, repetitive motion, and lifting at least 60 lbs, with exposure to both warm and cold conditions inside the facility.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Plymouth, IN.

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 Plymouth,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 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.