Forklift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Operator

*Looking to hire on immediately

Pay: $18 an hour//Paid Weekly

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Forklift Operator to join our team. You will be responsible for moving inventory and materials across facilities, stacking and organizing large bulk items, and pulling inventory to prepare for shipment. Your role will also involve loading and unloading trucks, updating inventory activity, and ensuring all completed tasks are logged. Additionally, you will be required to note and request any damaged materials or replacements needed and follow all health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Move inventory and materials across facilities.

• Stack and organize large bulk items.

• Pull inventory to prepare for shipment.

• Load and unload trucks.

• Update inventory activity, lists, records, and log all completed tasks.

• Note and request any damaged materials or replacements needed.

• Follow all health and safety procedures and regulations.

• Complete daily forklift inspections.

Essential Skills

• Forklift certification.

• 2+ years of verifiable experience working with forklifts or related equipment.

• Experience in inventory management.

• Proficiency in material handling.

• General labor skills.

• Loading and unloading capabilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with sit-down forklifts.

• Picking and packing.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic logistics infrastructure company that offers extensive services for some of the world's largest companies. Benefit from resources and best practices that support your growth and development. Enjoy the opportunity to be part of an integrated network of marine terminals and logistics assets.

Work Environment

You will be working at the Port of Wilmington with a schedule from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, as needed. The role is set for the busy fruit season, with a contract length extending until May. Please report to the hiring hall located just outside the security gates at the Port on your first day. Note that there is no sign at the entrance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Wilmington, DE.

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 Wilmington,DE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 19, 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.