Forklift Operator
5 days ago
Fort Worth
Job Description Job Title: Forklift Operator / Material Handler $21!!! Job Description This role focuses on safely and efficiently loading and unloading trucks, moving materials throughout the warehouse, and supporting shipping and receiving operations. You will operate sit-down, stand-up, and reach forklifts, handle pallets and cases, and perform general warehouse duties that require consistent heavy lifting. Responsibilities • Load and unload trucks safely and efficiently using sit-down, stand-up, and reach forklifts., • Move, stack, and organize pallets and materials throughout the warehouse and distribution center., • Perform material handling tasks, including palletizing, case selecting, and general labor as needed., • Use pallet jacks and warehouse forklifts to transport products to designated storage or staging areas., • Support shipping and receiving activities, including order picking, staging, and preparing shipments., • Use RF scan guns or similar devices to scan, track, and verify products and inventory., • Select and pick orders accurately according to pick lists or system instructions., • Perform heavy lifting of up to 50 pounds consistently throughout the shift., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area in compliance with warehouse safety standards., • Minimum of 3+ years of experience operating a reach forklift., • Proficiency operating sit-down, stand-up, and reach forklifts in a warehouse environment., • Proven experience with material handling, including loading, unloading, and moving pallets., • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently throughout the workday., • Experience with order picking, case selecting, and general warehouse labor., • Familiarity with shipping and receiving processes and procedures., • Ability to operate pallet jacks and warehouse forklifts safely., • Experience using RF scan guns or similar scanning devices for inventory and order processing., • Experience working in a fast-paced distribution center or warehouse environment., • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team to meet operational goals., • Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate picking, palletizing, and shipping. You will join a hardworking, supportive warehouse team where your skills as an experienced forklift operator are valued and utilized every day. The role offers steady, hands-on work in a high-activity distribution environment, providing opportunities to build on your material handling expertise and contribute directly to the efficiency of daily operations. Work Environment This position is based in a non-climate-controlled distribution center, where temperatures may vary with the seasons. You will work in a busy warehouse setting with frequent forklift and pallet jack traffic, ongoing loading and unloading of trucks, and active shipping and receiving operations. The role is physically demanding, requiring frequent walking, standing, and consistent lifting of up to 50 pounds, as well as operating sit-down, stand-up, and reach forklifts and using RF scan guns and pallet jacks throughout the shift. Appropriate work attire suitable for a warehouse and distribution environment is expected. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX. 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 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.