Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description

Join our team as a Forklift Operator at one of the top automated cold storage facilities in the industry. Our Forklift Operators play a vital role in ensuring customer product orders are efficiently stacked, wrapped, tagged, loaded/unloaded, and shipped, all while adhering to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the work area is safe and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Complete forklift/equipment inspection checklist prior to operation.
• Operate forklift equipped with forks, push pull (Slip), or clamper to move customer products.
• Load and unload customer products in a timely manner, maintaining dock flow throughout the assigned shift.
• Utilize Warehouse Management Software (WMS) to accurately annotate completed work.
• Sort, stack, wrap, and label products according to customer standards.
• Remove, replace, or charge forklift batteries as needed.
• Document additional value-added work for invoicing accurately.
• Complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Work collaboratively in a team atmosphere, take direction, and adopt approved work methods.
• Perform all duties in compliance with company standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and a high level of performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Sit down forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to pass forklift driving training program and demonstrate safe handling of forklift in an on-site test.
• Ability to lift customer products weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to hand wrap pallets using provided tools.
• Ability to work multiple shifts from 8-12 hours, sometimes standing for several hours.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Energetic and engaged, ready for a career.
• Open to working in very cold environments.
• Ability to stand for up to 4 hours at a time.
• Ability to maintain focus and situational awareness.

Why Work Here?

We offer a rewarding career path with potential for growth and excellent benefits. Enjoy personal time off with 160 hours accrued annually, low-cost health benefits, and a company-sponsored life insurance policy. Additionally, we provide short-term and long-term disability coverage with a match after 60 days.

Work Environment

Work in a -5 degree cold storage facility with multiple shift options available: 2pm-10:30pm (Wednesday-Sunday), 2pm-10:30pm (Friday-Tuesday), 2pm-10:30pm (Wednesday-Sunday), and 10pm-6:30am (Friday-Tuesday).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lebanon, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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 Lebanon,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 2026.

About Aerotek:

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 meets 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 solving for 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.

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.

Company DescriptionWe 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.

Company Description

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.