Forklift Operator
Aerotek
**Job Title: Forklift Operator**
**Job Description**
We are hiring for Forklift Operator Material Handler positions. This associate will be operating the Reach Truck and must be forklift certified. Training on additional lifts such as Order Picker, Walkie Rider, Electric Pallet Jack, and Dock Stocker will be provided. Responsibilities include picking, packing, sorting, loading, counting, and staging products. Associates should expect to be on the forklift at least 80% of the time and spend 20% on the floor helping receive, ship, and stage products.
**Responsibilities**
+ Operate the Reach Truck and other forklifts
+ Pick, pack, sort, load, count, and stage products
+ Assist in receiving, shipping, and staging products
+ Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in all tasks
**Essential Skills**
+ Forklift certification
+ 6 months of related experience
+ Strong attention to detail
+ Ability to stand for extended periods of time
+ Ability to lift, push, and/or move up to 50lbs consistently
**Additional Skills & Qualifications**
+ Experience with material handling, reach forklift, order picking, electric pallet jack, cherry picker, and dock stocker
+ Inventory management skills
**Why Work Here?**
OT is never mandatory. If employees choose to come in on Saturday after working the full week, they will receive an additional $75 bonus in addition to their OT pay.
**Work Environment**
The Warehouse area is non-climate controlled. The position is on the **2nd shift: Monday - Friday, from 4:00PM to 12:30AM** (available until 1:30AM) with optional OT available from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturdays.
**Pay and Benefits**
The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00/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 Olive Branch,MS.
**Application Deadline**
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 2025.
**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.
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