**Job Title: Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate** **Job Description** We are seeking a motivated and experienced Forklift Operator/Warehouse Associate to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating both sit down and stand up forklifts, pulling and stocking orders, and performing various warehouse duties. This role requires strong initiative and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. **Responsibilities** + Operate sit down and stand up forklifts (stand up is an order picker AKA side loader). + Pull orders and ensure they are stocked effectively. + Put material away in the appropriate area when received. + Assemble boxes for outbound shipments. + Operate shrink wrap machines. + Utilize scan gun to track cycle count. + Receive material and repackage for shipment. + Clean shrink wrap and cardboard from the floor and mop as needed. + Perform janitorial duties. **Essential Skills** + 1+ years of warehouse experience. + Strong motivation and initiative. + Ability to operate a forklift. **Additional Skills & Qualifications** + Experience working in a fast-paced environment. + Ability to use an RF scanner. **Work Environment** The warehouse is very clean and has recently undergone an expansion, doubling its size. We supply components for injection molding manufacturers in the region. The standard working hours are from 9:00am to 6:00pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional Saturdays. Typically, the workweek is 40 hours. **Job Type & Location** This is a Contract to Hire position based out of South Bend, Indiana. **Pay and Benefits** The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $18.00 • 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 South Bend,IN. **Application Deadline** This position will be accepting applications until Dec 31, 2024. **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.