Third Shift Forklift Operator

Job Title: 3RD SHIFT EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Job Description

The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating powered industrial trucks to move, stage, load, and unload materials throughout the facility. This role supports production and distribution by ensuring accurate material flow, maintaining inventory integrity, and following all safety and food-handling guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate powered industrial trucks to move, stage, load, and unload materials.
• Ensure accurate material flow and maintain inventory integrity.
• Follow all safety and food-handling guidelines.

Essential Skills

• Experience in forklift operation, particularly sit-down forklifts.
• Proficiency with RF scan guns.
• Skills in inventory management, order picking, material handling, unloading, and shipping.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with sit-down forklifts.

Why Work Here?

Enjoy built-in overtime with an average of 10-15 hours of overtime each week. After 90 days, you are eligible for a review that could increase your hourly rate by $1.50. Night shifts come with a $1 shift differential. Work for one of the largest food manufacturing facilities in Georgia with a competitive compensation package including health, dental, and vision coverage, a generous 401K plan, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Work Environment

The work environment includes various shifts: Receiving Forklift Operator (2:00 PM–10:30 PM), Forklift Operators (3:00 PM–3:30 AM), Pickers (2:30 PM-1:00 AM), and Loaders (2:30 PM - 1:00 AM).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Carrollton, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $16.00 - $16.00/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 Carrollton,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 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.