Forklift Operator
hace 2 días
Orlando
Job DescriptionOutdoor Forklift Operator Location: Orlando, FL Pay Rate: $17 - $19 /hr (depending on experience) Shift: 1st Shift 7AM - 4PM Schedule: Monday–Friday | Occasional Saturday OT (optional) Employment Type: Full-Time Position Overview We are seeking a dependable Outdoor Forklift Operator to support material handling and logistics operations at a large industrial service and manufacturing facility. This role focuses on safely moving heavy materials, components, and crates across an outdoor yard environment, supporting production, repair, and shipping operations. This position is critical to maintaining workflow efficiency, safety, and on‑time material movement within a fast‑paced industrial setting. A Day in the Life • Operate forklifts in an outdoor yard environment to transport materials, pallets, crates, and large components, • Load and unload material from flatbeds, trailers, and designated staging areas, • Stage materials accurately to support production, machining, inspection, and shipping operations, • Secure loads properly and ensure stable handling of oversized or heavy items, • Perform daily forklift inspections and report mechanical or safety concerns, • Follow established yard traffic patterns and material flow procedures, • Communicate with warehouse, production, and shipping teams to coordinate material movement, • Maintain a clean, organized, and safe outdoor work area, • Comply with all safety procedures, PPE requirements, and site regulationsEquipment & Environment, • Sit‑down and/or industrial forklifts, • Outdoor yard and material staging areas, • Exposure to varying weather conditions, • Handling of heavy, oversized, or high‑value industrial materialsQualifications, • Prior forklift operating experience required (outdoor or yard experience strongly preferred), • Ability to safely handle heavy and oversized loads, • Strong situational awareness and commitment to safety, • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, • Reliable attendance and strong work ethicWhy This Opportunity, • Stable, full‑time hours, • Competitive pay with optional overtime, • Long‑term opportunity in an industrial environment, • Supportive team and structured onboarding This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Orlando, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $19.00/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 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.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.