**Job Title: Forklift Operator** **Job Description** The chosen candidate will be wearing multiple hats in the facility. We aim to cross-train everyone on all processes within the facility. There are currently two openings: one for a heavy equipment operator working outside with computers and one for an inside general labor position. Please note that missing a day during your temporary period will result in job termination. **Responsibilities** + Operating sit-down forklift to stage materials in the facility + Breaking down raw materials into smaller orders based on order specifications + Lifting 50+ pounds consistently + Operating equipment to load/unload railcars + Loading large bags of raw materials for larger orders + Filling sacks and stacking them on pallets for forklift operator **Essential Skills** + 2+ years of forklift operating experience + Math skills for weighing out materials + Experience operating mobile equipment, including sit-down forklifts, overhead cranes, heavy equipment, skid steers, skid loaders, bobcats, and railcars + Ability to lift 50+ pounds + Proven reliability and attendance **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + 2+ years of heavy equipment operation (bulldozer, front-end loader, bobcat, overhead crane, etc.) + Leadership experience + Experience as a farm hand + Railroad experience **Why Work Here?** Once the employee meets the required time (90 days), they may become a full-time employee with great benefits, including PTO. There is also a chance the candidate will be brought on directly earlier than the 90-day period. **Work Environment** This is not a climate-controlled facility. The shop floor is dirty and dusty, and the position may require some outside work. The morning shift is from 6 AM to 2:30 PM, working 10-hour days from Monday through Friday. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Porte, Indiana. **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.