Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you safely and efficiently operate sit-down forklifts and reach trucks to support warehouse operations, including inventory movement, material handling, and order picking. You play a key role in loading and unloading products while maintaining accuracy and contributing to a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate sit-down forklifts and reach trucks safely and efficiently to move, stack, and organize materials and products.
• Load and unload materials from trucks, trailers, and storage areas while protecting product quality.
• Perform material handling tasks such as staging, relocating, and replenishing inventory as directed.
• Pick orders accurately and efficiently to support production goals and customer requirements.
• Support inventory activities by moving and placing products in correct locations to maintain accurate stock levels.
• Work efficiently to meet production goals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate clearly with team members and supervisors to coordinate tasks and resolve issues.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines while operating equipment and handling materials.
• Contribute to a team-oriented environment by collaborating and working cohesively with coworkers.

Essential Skills

• Proven ability to operate a sit-down forklift safely and effectively.
• Experience operating a reach truck in a warehouse or similar environment.
• Strong material handling skills, including loading, unloading, and staging products.
• Ability to perform accurate picking and inventory-related tasks.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate work within a team.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in inventory support within a warehouse or production setting.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to work cohesively with others.
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility for safety and product care.

Why Work Here?

You join a company that values growth, recognition, and employee well-being. You benefit from 40 hours of floating holidays, giving you flexibility to manage your time away from work. You often enjoy gifted food from the company’s own products as a unique perk. You have clear opportunities for upward mobility, with promotion opportunities every 90 days that come with raises, allowing you to build a long-term career while being rewarded for your performance and commitment.

Work Environment

You work in a fast-paced warehouse environment where efficiency and meeting production goals and deadlines are essential. The role involves regular use of sit-down forklifts and reach trucks, along with general material handling and inventory support. The workplace emphasizes safety and productivity while maintaining a strong focus on teamwork, requiring employees to collaborate and work cohesively. The environment is team oriented, with a shared commitment to supporting one another to achieve production targets and maintain high-quality output.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Walton, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $18.50/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 Walton,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 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.